It is very thick and heavy yet a little "wiggly" where you can pull it to stretch it kind of like a handwoven knitted blanket. A rug pad keeps it in place though. The pattern felt a little too busy so ended up using it in the entryway. The way the seams are sewn there is really only one side that goes up.  The one I received has the small area of imperfection which results in a knot of rope that is annoying to step on.