These curtains are very nice quality curtains! And remember they are extra wide so you don't need to order as many. There is only one panel included. The material is thick and somewhat silky (but not shiny). They look like very expensive high quality drapes. You can use curtain rings to hang them or you can put the rod through the pockets in the back. I love these options and they look great either way. Right now I have mine on curtain ring clips but I think I will go back to putting them up through the rod pocket next since it gives them more of a custom pleated look. I bought the blue, and they are a deep Navy blue, very pretty color!