rug is gorgeous and am so glad I purchased it.  My experience with the shipping?  Not so much.  Paid additional for next day shipping.  Didn't happen.  spent an large part of Friday tracking the package down through FedX.  Got some interesting stories from this manufacturer re:  what "next day shipping" means.  In fact, every time I called, I got a different story.  Same with FedX.  Finally, a reasonable person said...it's not coming til Monday.  But the rug is great, and great quality.