I purchased the runner version of this rug and it looks just like the photo! It has a very beautiful color scheme. I was shocked when the rug came by how thick it was! It is definitely not your dinky, paper thin, synthetic rug-it is nice, hand-woven wool. Being wool, it's not as silky smooth as a synthetic rug, but I think it's worth it for the thickness and having a natural fiber. I got it to help protect my baby from hardwood floors and it will do that job while looking fabulous.