I really like this rug! It looks exactly as pictured. It's a black rubber-ish material with slightly raised cream colored flowers embroidered on it. You can't tell that it's rubber until you are close to the rug. It's perfect for in front of my kitchen sink because... 1) it stays in place 2) it's water absorbent 3) it's washable 4) it's stylish! It's not an anti-fatigue mat so if that's what you need this probably won't work for you. It would also be perfect in a mudroom or entry as it's thin enough to allow a door to open. If you needed to cut it down in size it wouldn't fray either. This rug hit the mark for me!