This item has a little bit of an unsmoothrough wicker texture so I worry about certain items I may place in it getting snagged. The basket is a bit lighter than pictured. I am on a second basket right how’s My first basket arrived crooked because it was shipped in what appeared to be a black trash bag Odd. I called customer service and a helpful representative volunteered to send me a new one out right away. At this time I wish I had held out and looked for a smoother textured-darker basket but I don’t want to go through the trouble so I’m keeping this one for now.