I purchased this rope basket for dog toys. It is shipped completely flattened (which I understand is a cheaper way to ship) but to get it to stand up straight if it is not FULL is quite the accomplishment. I could see this basket being used for pillows, towels etc., anything to fill it up in order to stand upright. I've given up on it as I've used it for "dog toys" (yech) and couldn't use it for anything else except as a chew toy which they've now managed to do.