Love this mat.  It is beautiful and really helps when standing at the sink for a long time.  Until I purchased this rug, I had no clue what a benefit it would be.  I do not have a dish washer as we live in the country and our water is from a well.  The canning I have completed this fall has also required long hours on my feet.  Wish I would have purchased it long ago.  I may purchase another as a gift for mom.  Buy it, you'll love it too.  :)