This is a great rug - for our needs and for the price.  It is thinner and yes; it is a print but for the kitchen I was not about to spend 3-5K on wool/silk hand knotted rug.  You get what you pay for so all those complainers I will tell you to read the description.  I will be purchasing another one when this gets to worn or stained to the point of no return from the kitchen.  LOVE