This is one of two sets of Ambesonne's Batik pattern Curtains. I've had them for over a year and they are still as lovely as the day I bought and hung them up. I did wash them in white vinegar before hanging to set the dye. (A trick my mother taught me decades ago.) After drying on air dry, I used a warm iron to remove any wrinkles.<br><br>You will love the colors of these curtains. My color scheme for my open floor home has the blue and oranges of both sets of curtains. This particular set is in my living room while the other is in the dining room. There was no funny smell and they arrived onetime undamaged from the seller.<br><br>I did not hang them on the rod, but used curtain clips which I find reduces the wrinkling of the curtain.  It also allows me to open and close them with little wear and tear.  All and all, I LOVE these curtain and LOVE AMBESSONE!!