This scarf is a lot silkier than it looks. It's a nice size and I got it for coming in to Spring, so I can pack away all my winter scarves. It is a lot softer than I expected. I already damaged it from trying it on as I accidentally put my necklace hook through it and pulled it without realising so there is a small hole in the weave. Totally my fault as I am really clumsy and this kind of thing is easy to do on a loose weave like this - You won't notice it anyway and with my cats it will be sure to have some more soon enough. Always nice to have a spooky print to go with anything :)