The style of the rug is beautiful but when I removed it front he package, it had a strong musty odor. Not a new rug, chemical smell. This was definitely a musty mildew smell. Input I outside to air out. Then brought it inside and sprinkled baking powder all over it. The odor might be getting less, or I might be used to it now. Great looking rug but it may have been stored in a damp place before shipping.