Rug has great looking texture, and color is more on the ivory/creme side. There was a chemical/musty smell initially but it went away after a day or so. It does shed a little at first, but that was to be expected. We have it under a queen bed and it fits perfectly. Soft under our feet, but definitely recommend getting a pad for the rug as it will slide and it on the thinner side. There were a few loose ends on the rug and that is why I am giving 4 and not 5 stars.