I love these hold backs as an alternative to tie backs--much simpler, neater, less fussy. They assemble easily, are sturdy enough for my light-weight linen lined curtains, even though they seem to be some sort of brushed aluminum. They don't seem bendable, so I think they'd be OK with heavier-weight curtains as well. Although they look a little flimsy when you hold them in your hand, they look great on the window. Both front and back sides of the leaf are pretty, and it is fun to turn the leaves to get top/bottom/up/down effects and different angles for a little variation.