The throw is beautiful, light cream color, airy weaving BUT... I had to wash it to remove the light chemical smell, and a LOT of the puffy fringes came out in the washer. They are not knotted on the base strings of the throw, just looped one around. I followed the directions for washing and yet many fringes were in the bottom of the drum. I hung it to dry. the only way I hope this throw will last is 1) never washing it, or 2) sewing by hand a zigzag underneath where the fringes are looped in hope they become somewhat more secure. I would not recommend this product unless it is to be purely decorative and never washed. For the price, I feel it's extremely disappointing!