Let me tell you that this rug is gorgeous! There is no smell others are speaking of nor is there a problem laying flat . Awesome product at a ridiculously good price . Dont hesitate!!

I am absolutely in love with this rug. Seriously. If I could marry a rug, it would be this one. I was, logically, nervous about having a handmade delicate rug from india as I have 3 messy, sticky, wild hellion-I mean, lovely children, and a four legged indoor/outdoor vacuum, which is to say, a large-into-everything dog. Oh and a husband who's biggest fetish seems to be wearing his damn shoes in the house. So, indeed, I was very skeptical as to whether this beautiful rug would survive a single day in my house.Well, I'm here to tell you that this rug is indeed magic. All of these reviews about how unbelievable this rug is, are spot on!! It's amazing! Its soft and comfy to sit or lay on, the edges and corners lay flat, its pattern and size are true and the color matches the ad photos wonderfully.The best part about this rug, though, is that it has yet to acquire a single stain!!! By comparison, my couch(pictured) is only 4 days older than the rug and we have had to clean it twice already. Somehow, this magical, murphey defying roll of incredible woven natural fiber has been crafted in such a way that all stains are cast off into the abyss, never to be seen or heard from again, much like left socks and Bobby pins.Bottom line, YOU WILL LOVE THIS RUG!!!