I purchased these to go on a high shelf in my laundry room, and they are the perfect size for that.  I like the idea of having a handle to grab and yank this thing down to get to the stuff inside, but I have the same comment I've seen others make and that is - these adorable, nautical-style ropes mean that the knot on the inside of the storage basket is big and bulky.  Just something to keep in mind when you're planning your storage.  The color and material of the storage basket is exactly as presented in the photos.