I searched high and low for a rug that was black and white that reflected my taste in design. I finally found this one, which actually stated it was black and white, not black and off white, like most others I found. When I opened the rug up after I received it, alas, it was black and off white, not black and white, which is the reason I gave it 4 stars. However, the rug is super soft without being bulky, so I am very pleased otherwise. Feels good on bare feet!