For starters,  I stalked this rug online for months! I initially fell in love with the colors, pattern and the fact that it is washable. After I received it (came packed well, but visible through the wrapping) it is what was presented online. It took a few moments to get used to the rug looping, but being a washable piece, this was expected. (So, if youre expecting a soft, Persian experience, stop. Lol) Overall, its a beautiful rug for my dining room, lays well (use a rug pad if you want something a bit softer) and since the puppies havent claimed it yet, I believe itll have fantastic staying power.