The rug arrived right on schedule. It's a nice wool pile on a canvas back. The blue is as on my computer screen....more teal than blue. Colors are quite subdued, as expected. First few vacuumings did not result in a lot of loose threads or extra fuzz, despite the nice thick pile. i bought this on sale,and for the price, it's a great, machine made wool rug. It's attractive, thick to walk on,and I enjoy looking at it. Using it in my diningroom under the table and chairs,and have put carpet protectors under the table legs to protect pile.