Initially, this was disappointing as it wasn't very soft nor very realistic looking. I used it as an accent piece to create an effect in a room. I ended up using it while waiting on something and really liked it - the underside is soft and the fur part has a nice drape. I've increased my rating as this item is not as cheap as it seemed initially, and there is good attention to the backside. I would recommend this item for both decor as well as use.