I ordered this tall Water Hyacinth basket merely because it looked so beautiful and I could always use another basket!  It arrived right away in perfect shape (as usual) and this basket did delight me. It is woven beautifully and is woven around a strong metal frame, which makes this a very strong basket. I am very pleased and will use it for magazines or books or throws.  I'd recommend it to anyone. It would also be a great gift!