I didn't know what to expect from the picture. The ottoman is very sturdy and the perfect height to put your legs on or to use as a small table (with a tray on it). It is wool and is textured but doesn't itch me. Colors are muted and the edge around the top is sewn to creat a border. There is a black, velvet button sewn into a slightly tufted top and sides. I have been to Morrocco and it definitely reminds me of that. You could sit on it, but I think it would affect the square shape over time. Is quite weighty, which is good, and bottom has a liner type material. Slides easily on wood floors, but must be listed on carpet.