1) As other reviewers have mentioned, the color is a yellow-gold, not bone. To me the picture looks more ivory/cream which is what I wanted. I'll live with the gold, but just be aware of the color!

2) As far as the fabric goes I really like the texture and shiny sparkle/sheen.

3) This was my 1st time buying curtains so I don't know if it's supposed to be this way but these only partially block sunlight. Like when you go to a hotel and they have those thick liners that completely 100% block out the sun for a totally dark room -- this is NOT like that! It IS heavier than translucent, but it's not totally opaque. When sunlight shines in the window you can clearly see where the sun is shining through the window frame through the curtain.