I've had this rug for about 3 weeks. I love it. The color is described as chocolate. It is very dark, as dark as rubbed-oil bronze items, very little color variation in it. Mine is an 8 ft. round and weighs 42 lbs.It is on tile and does not move, it needs no pad under it. The description says it's about 2 1/2 inches thick, I don't think so, maybe an inch and a half. Many reviews warned of shag pieces being lost. It happens, I'm not worried. You'll need help shaking it outside, there will be no vacuuming, not even with hose only. Mine is in a high traffic area. As I said, I've had it about 3 weeks, not long but no problem so far. It arrived in a plastic bag, folded and rolled, there was no crease. Slight smell of leather at first, not bad. It's soft though you can feel tiny knots under your feet. It's still comfortable to walk on. This rug is different and that's why I bought it. Someone described it as looking like a pile of leaves. I would describe it as a pile of wet leaves. Your friends will love it or hate it. I think it has that effect. But love it or hate it, they WILL notice it. I'm glad I bought it, I think it's absolutely fabulous and worth the money.