I really expected to like this rug. I waited for it to return to stock. I read the reviews and took a leap of faith....but I don't like this rug. It photographs very deceivingly. The up close photos represent how it truly appears, a very blatantly pixilated design, it doesn't blend in person as beautifully as the pictures from afar. I don't care for the thick black border around the rug either. I never expected Persian, but this isn't even a good knock off. It is soft and thick, and it will probably end up in my son's room if he approves. I love most of the rugs I purchase from this site,  however this one was a disappointment. Better luck next time!