These curtains have a vintage look without being at all cartoonish. The fabric has a silky feel and is smooth, not nubby like barkcloth. They have a decent weight to them- I was glad I had installed the 3rd bracket on my curtain rod as called for. The backing is white. This pattern has a pink background just like shown in the pictures; it's a true, light pink (not coral; not beige). The metallic colored fronts at a touch of Cocoa Bongo glam. I used clips but the curtains do have a rod pocket. They do block the light and keep the room warmer- I'm sure this summer they will keep the heat out as well. It's hard to find drapes in the 90 inch length. Note some of the manufacturer's listings are for a single panel, some are for a pair of panels- you have to double check and order the number you need accordingly. Plan to order more in a different pattern for another room.