This pillow is not what I expected but that's not a bad thing. The texture reminds me of feathers and the pieces do shed more than I'd like them to. It's important to note it's not actually feathers! I have a photo of the texture when you run your hand against the grain, but that easily smoothes back into place. If you have a specific theme for your room like animal print maybe, then this pillow is perfect. The quality seems great, no issues with the stitching at all. It's unfortunately just not my style but that doesn't mean it isn't your style!