These gloves are just wonderful! Made in France from the 1950's, they are as stylish now as they were when originally purchased. They are made from a pale mauve kidskin, with rolled leather edging and accent. The area above the wrist is flared, so it can be worn with a multitude of styles. They have some very faint soil. They are not opera length, but just between wrist and opera length. . I have found that art eraser in the little baggies, rubbed over the gloves, cleans slight soil. These do still have some very faint soil upon the palms.