They are very soft, the pattern is exactly as pictured, but they are thin. I usually use kitchen towels to get things out of the oven, I wouldn’t even risk it with these towels. I would get burnt. And they are soft, but not very absorbent. So you can’t even really dry dishes. I would use them to dry my hands… but that’s about it. I personally want a more versatile kitchen towel.Looks Mexican or even Dutch. Love them in my kitchen! Thought they were going to be hand towels, but they are for dish drying. They are not terry, not that it says that, but I was hoping.Fabric is soft and hangs wonderfully.This is a cute gift for cat lovers.I didn't care for these "dish towels". The material is more like that of a shower curtain. Not absorbent at all. Very thin material as well. I wouldn't recommend.This may sound picky but I’ve never had dish towels that were all white on one side and show every stain.Large, soft, quality made towels. Holds up in wash and dry no shrinkage noticed. Very soft fabric. Beautiful colors. Almost too nice to use in kitchen. Very pricey though and that’s the only reason I will not be buying again.