This is lace that was originally attached to the bottom of a curtain. It was from a new curtain, but the top part tore, and only the lace was still in good condition, so I kept it. I believe it's a high-quality item because it was an expensive curtain purchased from a specialty curtain store. The ends are finished as shown in the photos. There are no noticeable stains, but please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about it being stored at home.