Great area rug under my coffee table. Arrived wrapped in one layer of thick clear-ish plastic wrap. I'd prefer that it be double wrapped due to the rough handling(evident by the scuff marks and friction burns on the plastic wrap). Since the rug was wrapped with the matting on.the outside, the surface looked good. I would have given a 5-star rating if better packaged for shipping. Everything related to the carpet itself was five star-quality, workmanship, and comfort. Would recommend this rug .