I ordered this in eggplant and am very happy with it. It is a deep purple color, a nice soft fabric and it drapes nicely around my neck or over my shoulders. This is not a cashmere shawl and does not have the weight or feel of cashmere. But I didn't pay for cashmere, I paid for synthetic and that's what it is. It isn't heavy enough to wear with a wool coat in a cold winter. It is heavy enough to wrap around your neck to protect from the cold. It is light but not flimsy. I would wear it fall, winter and spring but it is too heavy for summer heat. I never get on airplane without one of these and I usually wash it immediately after. I wash it with shampoo in the bathroom sink and drape it over a towel bar or ironing board to dry. A light press helps but isn't really necessary. I will probably order more in other colors.