This rug is beautiful.  I am decorating my nursery with an ocean theme and the rug looks just like tropical water.  Like others have said, it is very soft and thick- comfortable to walk and lie down on.  One thing to note is that there are white (or very light) flecks throughout.  This gives it a reflective quality, like water, which is great for my purpose.  However, if you are looking for a really solid/ matte appearance, this may be a factor.  Also, it does take a while to gas-off, so don't be surprise if your room smells like a rug store for a couple of weeks.