This is a great rug for a dining area or another room where you wouldn't want to lounge on the floor. The woven texture is gorgeous, and the quality rivals much more expensive woven rugs.
There was a very strong grass-like smell for the first two weeks or so after we rolled out the rug. But it was actually a pleasant smell and didn't bother anyone in our home, even my son who has allergies.
The border doesn't look completely brown to me. It's more of a coppery orange/brown. The main body of the rug is a dark tan color with grayish and possibly slightly green tone in some lights. That's what I was wanting; the info is just to warn others.
Overall, I am ecstatic about this purchase and would highly recommend this rug!