Very beautiful rug. It's a bit thicker and more plush than expected so keep that in mind when purchasing. We are using it underneath our dining room table and the legs of the chairs definitely leave indent marks in the rug. But overall it is a very high-quality rug that looks and feels that way (really comfortable on your feet). We also did not have any of the issues of smell or shedding like some other reviewers mentioned. It did not smell at all when we opened it and there were only a few strands of shedding that were easily vacuumed up. It laid down perfectly flat without a need for a pad which was much appreciated. Definitely worth the price.