We are spending a lot of family time outside at the moment and I wanted a colorful picnic mat to keep our spirits up. I don't normally shop Kate Spade but found this while searching google. I wasn't sure it would be worth the price but it's very high quality, and indeed beautiful. The underside is black nylon and the top side also shakes dirt and sand off easily. Water also beads on the top layer making it easy to keep dry and clean. We will be loving this as our picnic mat for years to come.