I got this as my daughter likes to paint, and I'm forever worried about paint, craft glue, etc. on the carpet. This is the perfect size for a bedroom, 8x10. I wasn't sure how it would look, as it says it's a printed braid, not an actual braided rug. Wow! This is waaaay better. From a distance, the print looks great. Up close, it's not bad either. It's actually heavy, but so soft to walk on. It goes great on a Berber type carpet. It has a soft rubber backing, doesn't seem like it would slide on flooring either. It's a thinner rug, which is nice because you can still open a door over it. It arrived folded, not rolled up. It does say it's machine washable, but there is no way I'd put this beast in my washer. Perhaps if I had a smaller size, as it does come in a variety of sizes and also a few colors. I think if I did need to wash it, I could take it to a commercial washer. I was afraid the color might be obnoxious, but it's not bad at all. This rug is nice to walk on with or without shoes, it has a pleasant feel. I've grown to like this rug so much now I'm back to the same problem! I don't want paint, or any crafts spilled on it either now. It's a keeper.