I probably am being too hard on this rug.  It is nice-looking, but since I have other authentic cowhide rugs, it simply doesn't measure up.  Other than the fake look, it is a nice accent piece.  It will make a nice throw on the end of the bed, but it just doesn't do it as a rug.  I can't get the rug to lay smoothly like a real hide, even after 90 days or so of "relaxing".