This rug is really heavy and thick. The lighter blue is very, very light and is exactly the color I wanted. It was priced around $25 for this color and I see other colors are more expensive, maybe based on the dye used. If you want that deep red one for $50 you should go ahead and get it because you won't be disappointed. This is a very nice rug. No backing, all soft cotton with a looped textured weave on one side and a soft weave on the other, nicely designed and well finished. A hefty rug. 24x40 in the lighter blue