I am so pleased with these valances! The quality is excellent - the fabric feels very soft, but is not too heavy, thin or stiff. I put them up right out of the package - no need for pressing. I ordered the brown - and it's a rich chocolate brown. The braiding on the edge and the tassels are securely attached and the gold is a soft, burnished color. I use mini blinds with a valance on top and purchased these for my upstairs. They look so lovely, I ordered more for my downstairs windows. I guess you could say they give a boho look to my rooms - but in a rich, classy way. They are not tacky at all. These are well worth the investment and I especially liked they could be purchased with two to a package as I have several double windows. Do not hesitate to add these to your decor!!! FYI - when you place your order, you'll get a long lead time (like a month) - but do not worry! They actually ship within a week.