I typically don't like really "busy" comforters, but this one is striking, looks really nice on the bed and the colors are very rich.  Since we have 3 dogs who sleep with us every night, buying an expensive, dry clean only comforter is kind of a waste.  The hair builds up quickly and there's a lot of wear and tear just from them being on the bed (they sleep on it most of the day too).  This washes up well at home, dries fast and doesn't break the bank to replace.  I wash it every week and alternate with a second comforter of similar fabric.  Both are holding up well and the colors are staying bright.  I highly recommend if you have pets.