Soooo soft and snuggly, the reason I gave it a four star rating rather than a five star is because, it is not velvet, as stated, but plush.     Very pretty, none the less. Heavy and warm, the color appears more burgundy on my pc but is more on the purple side when seen in real light.  The matching shames shown are not available so I matched it with flanged shams that I died a darker green to match the leaves.  Very Striking.