Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I've read the reviews on this rug so I see that a lot of folks have been disappointed. I bought it and was delighted, but I think the difference is that I was very aware of what I was buying and not everyone is. So, before you buy, here's some info on this rug and those like it. (Also, for those who can't get it to uncurl, the trick is to roll it back up the opposite way. The natural fibers will overwrite the fiber's memory quicker.) I have a number of sisal and seagrass rugs, including everything from custom jobs for my stairs and kitchen to this one from Amazon that I had zero familiarity with other than background on material and weave. Lots of folks think all seagrass is the same or that sisal is the same as this, but none of that is true. This particular rug is woven into a less tight and more textured pattern, using a sturdy seagrass that takes a beating, but isn't soft on the feet. It's best used in places where wear needs to be hidden, but comfort on tender bare feet isn't a must. It's not for places where people wear skinny high heels either. I got this to replace one in my kitchen, which has hardwood floors, in a high traffic area for the dog as well as people. For that purpose, it's perfect. The variations in color make any dribbles from glasses or dog drool invisible. The texture gives it stability for my dog as he races madly for dinner time, completely freaking out because there's food involved. It's also great because it's winter and people are walking around in socks and this gives some protection from slips. So, I would say this is perfect for that. If you're looking for a flatter weave with less texture against the feet, then you might want a boucle sisal and not a seagrass like this one, though those also stain far more easily. Also those are more pricey, if that's a consideration. A sisal in a plain, tight weave of the exact same size with the exact same color border cost 2.3 times as much as this last year, so that's something to consider. It was good quality, yes, but it's more expensive in general than looser seagrass.