thick and sturdy rug! the tassels are a pretty and delicate touch. nothing looks flimsy or cheap. i would feel very comfortable with this in a high traffic room. the colors are rich and deep, i was worried it would be "too bright blue" but its simply dusty and deep--i prefer it this way. carpet feels plush to the touch, very luxurious. as with most rugs, they sometimes have to fold them if you buy a very large size...mine was a 9x12 so yes it had a few lines. these typically lay down after a few days or if i put something heavy on top for a day or two. since every rug I've ever bought has had lines-id say that's fairly normal. very happy with it.