I ordered this to use for wrapping as a decoration around handmade soaps. I have some plain raffia, and I am not an expert but the texture of this feels a little like plastic and slips easily when you try to tie it. I will say it is soft and pliable though. The colors are nice, but there is only enough of each color to tie a nice bow on about 2 (depending on method) average sized bars of soap. Overall it served its purpose but I will not buy again.Save your money and go to Michaels. Way overpriced just because it has her name on it. The quality most certainly didn't justify the price.very disappointed ! too little and too narrow to do anything with it.