I bought this rug for an entryway to protect new carpet. The colors are as shown and lovely. What I really like is the texture. Though it is a sturdy jute rug, it is not overly rough. It does, however, attract the dirt I wanted to keep off the new carpet, so it does its job. It also stays in place fairly well, lays flat, and looks great! Would highly recommend this product for value, performance and beauty!