If I could I would give 100 stars. This rug is in my bedroom and it is absolutely gorgeous. I knew this was THE one when I first saw it. It just said, IT had been waiting for me to find it. All other's in the running paled after this one appeared on my PC screen...It is elegant and quiet without being the least bit dull...The pad under it makes it even more luscious to place my feet on in the morning...I find myself standing with my coffee and just looking at it...Thanks Birch Lane!