I bought this rug for my kitchen runner because it is black (to not show dirt) and because it has minimal other colors to fight with the red,black, and tan large rugs in my home. It is perfect. It has a nice weight, doesn't travel much even without a pad, and does not show stains at all. I sprayed it initially with a can of Scotch Guard (out in the fresh air) to further prevent food stains. So far it has performed beautifully and I love it. I would recommend this product if you are a little picky about colors clashing and rugs that look cheap. This one is nice. Also, the curlyQ's are a light tannish brown and the flower is a warm reddish brown, not red as it appears. However, it blends well with reds, blacks and tans. I am happy with this rug and am glad I got it even if it was pricey compared to other runners.