This is my favorite rug. It is so beautiful. The white bursts are a different plie height than the black, it makes this rug look like a top dollar rug. It looks so classy, and I get a lot of compliments on it. I read the other reviews that this rug is difficult to clean, but I haven't had a problem with it. That being said, I have the rug in my entry way, so i am not sure how it would be if it were in a high traffic area with kids. Over all, it is gorgeous and a wonderful statement piece in my home. I love it.