Very nice rug. Like others mentioned, it does look different depending on your vantage point and lighting. During the day, the natural light from windows gives it more of a sheen and you cannot see the tan lines in it when looking from across the room. At night when the overhead light is on and you’re standing around the rug, you can see the pattern and tan raised lines better. Very soft and nice to dress up our dining room a bit. Chairs slide along it well and it cleaned up very nicely when the cat decided to puke on it.