Was surprised when I received this rug because the weave was hard and very large. 
To me the weave in the picture does not look like the rug I got. Nice felt backing rather than rubber backed one I bought last time. You would never be able to walk on this rug in bare feet unless you want to exfoliate, a little painful. The cat is eyeing it and flexing his paws but not going to let him use to sharpen claws. In my home office and chair rolls over it so found out these jutes wear well for this reason. Not much money invested and they last a long time so good value.