This is a lovely rug and I wanted so much for my MBR!  I haven't opened the rug yet.  When I received it one end of the plastic wrapped around the carpet was ripped and looked like it was dragged on a muddy, greasy floor, soiling the edge badly. My first inclination was to return it!  (I took pictures!)  I will inspect it better for how extensive the damage is when I open it up.