Rawhide Beige Rug (6'2 x 8')
After I saw the picture and noticed that it was on **** i immediately purchased it without reading the description... I was tremendously disappointed to find out that this is a Faux hide and not real. While waiting for the package I read the reviews and though nervous I crossed my fingers and wished for the best.
So, here's my description- hope this will give tips to anyone on the fence.
1. First thing I noticed is that the base is very cheaply made... It is microfiber suede but very thin. If they even doubled in thickness I think the entire rug would feel more lux. Anyways, it goes on the underside, and I know I can get a pad so I am not too concerned. Overall I feel it is too thin
2. The pile- it comes in very flat as it has been rolled for god knows how long. But if you are looking for a hide you are not looking for something fluffy anyways. As some other reviewers described, yes it is a bit shiny. However, real haircalf IS SHINY. It's HAIR. It has shine. So I feel it mimics the real thing pretty well. Also, it is only shiny when flat, so fluff it and it will become more matte.
3. Softness- Many people described the fur to be soft... but I don't think it is that soft. Kind of feels like a teddy bear if you bought it at the dollar store
4. Design- The design is EXCELLENT. This is probably the only reason why I am keeping it. It "looks" real, especially from a distance, but feels fake. I live in the city, and Im sure when I have my friends over they will ask me if it is real or not. The colors are pretty much like the image. I like that the white portions are more ivory/beige. It if was too white it would actually look fake.
5. Size- Another reason why I am not returning it. The size is PERFECT for my living room. I thought about returning it and just investing in a real hide, but real hides don't come in such large sizes. So A+ on this.
So overall, yes it's fake, and I normally dislike fakes. However, this ones OK. Actually since i laid it out yesterday I am starting to like it a lot. My husband who is super picky said he liked it too, so it's a keeper.
Oh, one more thing, it's not laying flat... I have some bubbling issues. But according to other reviewers it will flatten out. So i will wait till this happens.