Authentic seagrass baskets! I just got them but they seem quite durable and they are beautiful. The only minor flaw is that there are some gaps between the bottom of the basket and the sides. The sides are all one piece but the bottom is a separate piece that you fit into the bottom. In some instances, there is a small gap between the bottom piece and one of the side pieces. So, as long as you aren't storing small items, this shouldn't be a problem.