Rug itself is gorgeous. However, it arrived soaking wet and smelly like mildew. It was very well packed, with double plastic and both layers which were sealed had visible water beads on the inside before I even opened the bag. The mildew smell was very noticeable from the moment I opened the outer packaging. A wool carpet left wet for who knows how long, maybe since it left the warehouse is a problem. Such a shame, this would have been a 5 star review. **Update - carpet dried and smell is gone. Gorgeous and happy with it