I love this rug!  It is really pretty and exactly what I expected. I had read the other reviews and hesitated on purchasing due to the comments on the black backing. Some had said that it shows through the top.  But, with this price I decided to take a chance.  Glad I did; it does have a black backing but I've not noticed it showing through and I've walked on it quite a bit. I received it as promised and couldn't be more pleased! Am redoing a bedroom and will probably purchase another....love, love it!