YES This is the actual THROW! Framed in a Black EDGE (no binding).IN COTTON with a COLOR picture! Our COLOR PhotoThrow™ can be personalized with the subject's name, dates, or any other desired words. Knit Photo Realistic. At Checkout enter the subject's Name, dates, or any other desired words in the customer text entry box (please keep names & information abbreviated as much as possible). You will also have option menus to identify per character cost. Text cost is 0.55 per character and will be added to the cost of the product. For best results, image files should be in jpg format with no compression. Ensure file size is under 800 kb and no less than 300kb. Upon confirmation of your order Mycrochet.com will forward you an email link to upload your image for your product. All Photo Gift Throw Products come enclosed in a Vinyl Zipper case for easy storage and transport. Ships within 7-10 business days.