Hand-woven Beige Border Seagrass Rug (5' x 8')

I really like this rug. I did not have any problems with curling or odor. It is natural and lovely

it has a distinct smell, is not comfortable to walk in with bare feet or to sit on. difficult to vacumn or get spills out of but it gives some texture and makes a room feel less formal...

If you like to put away the woolen throw rugs in hot weather and enjoy a fresh, cool summer rug, this is a great choice. I've had smaller seagrass rugs in our living room and enjoyed them a lot in steamy weather (and so has our cat). They smell great, bear heavy traffic well, don't show dirt too much (unlike a lot of sisal rugs) and are easy on bare feet. I had priced larger versions all over, and this was a real bargain. The quality is the same as those I'd paid significantly more for, and the shipping was very fast, convenient, and nearly free. What's not to like?! Thanks!

I was looking for a cottage-y livingroom area rug (with or without backing) in the 5x8-ish size. After having read the reviews (potential for odor, difficulty flattening, etc), I still bought it for its value. I was pleased upon receiving it. The order dissipated within 2 days. I reverse rolled (and applied some weight) to the areas that flipped up and that helped to flatten it. The texture is rough (but not uncomfortable to me) though my toddlers complained about hurting on their feet and knees when playing. So if you're sensitive to texture, reconsider purchasing this one. For its size, cleaning by rolling up and beating it outside is challenging by do-able. If it requires deeper cleaning (because of food or something embedded in the grains of the weave) a scrub brush works but not that well. The texture is SO intricate, that anything mushy will NOT be completely removed (there will be crumbs stuck deep into the weave). So 1 year and 4 months later, we do not have the rug anymore. I moved it outside for a deep hose down. I had difficulty drying it out (it is a large and heavy rug) as water weighs it down even more. It took a full sunny day to dry over the deck rails. I found the adhesive between the cloth binding and rug beginning to desintegrate. After a few days outside, it was ultimately disposed of (the water reactivates the odor more strongly). I've since replaced this rug with the Magic Makeover 5x8 rug in linen (it is cotton, no backing, and machine washable). For this seagrass rug, I recommend to those households without pets and without kids. We don't allow shoes inside the home, so if wearing shoes indoors is your routine, consider that this rug would require more frequent cleaning. In retrospect, I think this rug is better suited in a dry covered or enclosed porch that could benefit from its sturdiness but an area that doesn't need to be *so* clean. It is afterall, nearly outdoors!