This pillow in blush exceeded all expectations. The color is a gorgeous, sophisticated dusty rose pink...not drab, a perfect neutral. The pillow is beautifully made with long strands, wavy. I use this as a decorative bed pillow, and I haven't experienced any shedding at all. I would buy this pillow again in another color in a heartbeat. It's the perfect touch to add texture, and combining it with a smaller rectangle beaded pillow in the mix looks great!