Rug is beautiful. Thick and shaggy. Very heavy too. I purchased rug gripper but do not need it - rug stays in place. My only downside is that I thought it was solid ivory. There are tannish (light light brown) hues mixed in. I was hoping more ivory and taupe so that I could mix with "grieve". It is definitely more in the tan family. But the carpet is lush and comfortable. Worth the money.