I shopped very carefully for just the right towels and am delighted with these. The color turned out to be perfect, just as pictured, and the decorative border is just beautiful. I washed them as directed but omitted the spin cycle and dried on low as directed. The embroidery is very fragile, as to be expected, and there was a little unraveling on one of the roses which I repaired easily. However, next wash will be by hand. Use only for show. Absolutely beautiful decorative towels.