I bought this small rug to get a close idea of what the larger one would look like in terms of color and quality, without the hassle/cost of returning a huge carpet if it didn't work out.
I found the color beautiful: a rich aubergine with tones ranging from raspberry to bright navy. It's perfect in my room. It does shed quite a bit at first, and being dark it shows lint and dust. I did go ahead and order the large one, which I also love.