I was in need of a new hamper for laundry, but also wanted a basket to conceal, store, and easily access my purses (which I change on a near daily basis). This fit the bill! Larger one for clothes (perfect for 2 people), smaller one to corral the purses. The liners do have an odd smell (I think it's the liners, and not the wicker), which hopefully will dissipate in time or with washing. A great buy.