9' x 12' Red, Blue, and Yellow Braided Oval Area Throw Rug

We had had (most of) a set of Colonial Mills braided rugs in our home for more than 30 years and when the last one finally needed to be replaced, I was delighted to see that the company was still in business and still making braided rugs. Unfortunately, over the years that quality has gone down. For weeks now, we have been living with the small clumps of wool that are abraded from foot traffic coming from those rugs that are located in the kitchen and hallways. Also, the end of the run of braiding sticks out like a sore thumb from the rest of the rug instead of being smoothly worked into the rug so as to form a rounded oval instead of an ill-fitting, abrupt end to the braid. Most disappointing is that unlike the earlier rugs, the braiding is obviously looser because our dogs are able to pull up loops of the yarn without much trouble. Probably would not choose Colonial Mills again, although if I didn't, I wouldn't have braided rugs at all because at least theirs were moderately affordable!

Absolutely beautiful rug. surprisingly plush. excellent quality that will look great in my home for years to come.