From far away, it looks like an old treasured bolster. The gold thread is way tacky when you first look at it up close. People have complimented on them though.  They DO NOT LOOK CHEAP. They are a bit mushy. If you want a hard bolster, this is not for you. You need at least 3 to go across a Queen/King size bed. I was surprised at the size, but the reviews mentioned that. If you love olive green tapestry style material, this is for you. They look one of a kind. The colour is beautiful and I searched a long, long time to find these. Could not find any better. That's my opinion and I am sticking to it. Hope you like them.