This Celtic bedspread is breathtakingly beautiful. In looks, is far outranks the asking fee. The blending of the rich purple, as it deeply moves into the blue is amazing. All of the colors are woven in together with style that permits them to give each justice. The border work is tight, not at all loose as I feared it might be. I must confess, it was not purchased or is it being used, as a bedspread. I do get stopped, frequently, by strangers, full of questions. They reach out to touch it, wondering where it came from. I wear it, folded from the center, creating a huge triangle, as a shawl. It works for me, without a doubt. It is delightful to share where it came from, and watch others scribble down the information. I have already had a close friend of many years coo over it, for she was the one to open the package on the day it arrived. Then, when she saw the price, she grabbed the lap top and ordered one. I am 6'1", she is 5' 4'. She too uses hers as a shawl. Why not? It is warm, comfortable, cozy, does all that it is supposed to do, fits all sizes, can even tuck the kids up under as need be. Why purchase a coat? This is excellent!