This rug is beautiful. I was skeptical about the quality because of the price, but I have to say, my mom and I were both very pleasantly surprised. Its in a room that doesnt get a ton of foot traffic (formal dining room), so its perfect. As others have stated, the gold design is truly a golden thread. Very nice complement to the Devore BeigeGold hide rug I purchased for the formal living, which is across from my dining room.