But I decided to keep one for myself! I bought two of these as Christmas gifts (both in the green color) and found them so beautiful that I actually kept one. These shawls are very soft to the touch, and as other reviewers have noted, the colors are arresting. The green is particularly lovely for fall and winter. The gold threads woven throughout will look really nice during the holidays. I wish the weave was just a bit tighter: it strikes me as something that can't stand up to too much rough treatment. But nor does it seem flimsy. The warmth of this item is surprising too. I have purchased items from Dahlia for the last three years. They consistently send me quality merchandise and these shawls were no exception. For an impressive and surprisingly inexpensive gift for yourslelf or a friend, this can't be beat.