Not an oxymoron! We love this rug. It's fluffy, but not fake-furry. Silky with a nice, subtle, creamy sheen. Feels great on your feet. Gets constant compliments. Can't go wrong! (Unless you order the wrong size. Which we did.) We have this rug in grey and wanted one in a warm white, but measuring isn't our forte. Checking to see if anyone local wants it before the holidays. If not, we're shipping it back to the manufacturer. Cheers!