I purchased this from an online shop approximately 5 years ago. The color is not pure black, but rather a shade with a hint of gray. The color is listed as charcoal. I've used it about 10 times, but I haven't had much opportunity to use it recently, so I'm putting it up for sale. As shown in the photos, there are white spots around the embroidery, which I'm not sure if they are from the inner fibers coming out or if they are stains. There are no other noticeable scratches or stains, but there may be some minor imperfections that I have overlooked. I will ship it in simple packaging. I will fold it as compactly as possible for shipping, so please be aware that there may be some creases. Please understand that this item has been stored at home.