Purchased a year ago and used as a temporary curtain in a vacant apartment until last month when it was put up for sale. There are signs of use, such as fold wrinkles. Dimensions are actual measurements. It's a size suitable for the windows of a standard 4.5 to 6 tatami mat room. Each panel has 9 hooks for curtain rails. It can be used to prevent sun damage and for privacy. It also has some heat-shielding properties, so it can be used in conjunction with fabric curtains. Recommended for those who want a temporary solution, as full-fledged blackout and heat-shielding curtains can be quite expensive.