For the person who was looking for this, it's been washed. Made in Japan and a beautiful color. The outdoor shaded photo (photo 2) best reflects the actual item. It's a purple/wine color made with low-sheen synthetic suede, giving it an elegant luster. It's not too thick or too thin, so it seems like it can be used year-round, except for summer. It's 54.5 cm, a little loose. It might fit up to an additional 1-1.5 cm, depending on how you wear it, of course. It will be shipped folded. Comes with a wind-prevention elastic cord.