Safavieh Oasis Scrollwork Blue/ Natural Indoor/ Outdoor Runner (2'4 x 9'11)
I needed a tough, easy-to-clean, but attractive runner rug for a long, narrow, high-traffic hallway where my cats like to scratch and cavort. I ordered several of the Courtyard (Safavieh) indoor/outdoor rugs to compare in the space; they were all high quality and good-looking, but the color and pattern of this one were best. Many of the others were nice, but looked either liked they belonged outside or like they were oriental wannabes; this one looked like it belonged inside and had its own distinct style. The surface feels good on bare feet (not rough or scratchy at all) and the cats haven't managed to do any damage to it in a few weeks' time. Without a pad, the rug definitely slid around on my wooden floors, so I doubled up a good-quality anti-skid rug pad underneath it. Now it doesn't slide and the double pad creates nice give under it when we walk. (p.s. Overstock's inexpensive shipping tempted me to order more than I should have to compare; the return shipping fees of *** per rug took a hunk out of my credit. Oh well.).