This rug is EXACTLY what I was looking for in a Jute rug. We ordered the large oval one, and I am so very happy with it. It is SUPER soft and the coloring is perfect against our dark hardwood floors and neutral bedding. There was a slight smell when we unrolled the rug (nothing unbearable, but noticeable), but the smell was gone within 48 hours. We also had no issues with unrolling this rug and it not lying flat. Highly recommend.