Abstract: A rug accessory provides an adornment for rugs and carpet. At least one downwardly directed receiver at least assists in connecting the accessory to a rug or the like. A connector may assist in retaining the receiver to the rug. The connector preferably has a portion located below a lower surface of the rug when connected. The accessory may also provide sides when extend along edges of the rug, and in some cases even down to below the bottom surface of the rug. Corners may be provided for some embodiments. Still other embodiments have cutouts in the accessory to allow portions of the upper surface of the rug to be viewed therethrough.