I think this will be a hit or miss item for most people. I use towels as an affordable way to decorate throughout the year and I USE my decorative towels (some people buy a lot of guest things & pay a lot of money just to keep them stored away). Since I go through so many towels and since I'm in FL, which sadly is ground zero for global warming (it's VERY hot here, even when it's supposed to be cold), the weight of the towel works really well for me. The quality of the decoration is VERY NICE. I think anyone in a warmer area is going to love these towels, vs. others up north who might want something more thick and plush. They really are so pretty that I had to get 2 sets so I could have 1 displayed in the guest bathroom and the other to enjoy for myself:)