Because there were no reviews, I was hesitant to buy this rug, even though it seemed to be everything I was looking for. After waiting two weeks, a15% discount sale came so I went for it. I had just bought a different rug on a different website, and had to return it because it the colors and texture were not correctly represented online, and that rig did have reviews. So I fully expected to have to do the same thing and return this one. This rug arrived within 2 days in excellent condition and it is everything I hoped for and more! I love it -- the color the quality the materials the design--- all of it. I got the Light Gray background with darker gray design, which goes beautifully with my living room furnishings. It is soft, with a tight weave and a strongly knit borders . The background color is a very low pile, and the flower design is a higher pile, but the different heights/thicknesses are perfectly harmonious, not at all incongruous. This is what I wanted. The colors are true to the photo. I am so happy! It would have been worth it even without the 15% discount.