I really like this rug - colors are a bit less vibrant than in picture, which is not a concern or problem - there is a very, very strong smell when plastic shipping material was removed - have laid flat in empty room, on  a sheet - sprinkled baking soda on it, vacuumed and repeated the process for 4 days - have now put on back screen porch and am airing out - about 80% of the "kerosene" smell is gone - will continue airing out in the sun and use baking soda for a few more days -