This is a great, great shower curtain. It's a canvas-like material, so definitely also purchase a liner. But it's very attractive and fun to look at. The little bangle beads that accent the brown starfish and sequins that accent the blue starfish are almost imperceptible until you look closely. It gives it great texture. I got the shell hook set and they have a little sparkle, but again, not over the top. All in all the happiest I've been with a shower curtain purchase.