I was really surprised by this little stool! It is sturdy and well made (at least on initial inspection). The woven exterior comes off by untying a draw string around the bottom. I imagine that is so you can clean it, though by the look of the material, I would think a spot clean with soap and water might be the best option to avoid distorting the fibers. It works well in my space. It did had a slight wobblerock but that could be the floor where I evaluated it. It seems to be fine now that it is on an area rug.