This, my friends, is a nifty little storage basket. It's not your traditional basket as far as materials and weave go, and that is just fine. The fact that it's different is actually what I like most about it. The outside material is described as jute, and that seems accurate. It has that rough sort of feel similar to a burlap bag but it is slightly smoother. The inside has been laminated, therefore if something were to accidentally spill or leak, it should not permeate through the basket like it would with a normal basket. And that is really nice. It makes it a great item for storing fruits or vegetables, especially items like onions and potatoes that do better in a cool, darker environment. Again, any mess, you can easily rinse or wipe it clean.
I also love the strong woven handles. You can really fill this up - and it holds quite a bit being 14.5" x 10.5" x 9", and it's still easy to lift due to good strong handles. Although maybe don't fill it to the brim with potatoes and then carry it all around your house - I'm not saying it wouldn't work, but you might be pushing it.
I also really like that it is collapsible. That way it is not only easy to store when not in use (As if you would ever Not be using it, I mean really) but also, if you don't have it filled up or you need to store it on a shelf that is less than it's full height say, you could just squish it down a bit and easily reach your items inside and/or fit it on your shorter shelf.
It is clearly marked "STORAGE" on one side, in case you forget what it's purpose is, but no, it's actually quite nice and if you had several of them on a shelf or in a closet then others would know that these were, in fact, for storage.
I use mine next to my recliner on a cart to hold any number of items. But I can also see using this to pick fruit or vegetables or flowers from your garden and bring in your house, as a magazine holder, to carry small loads of laundry as shown in the advertisement, for toys or even for work-out accessories such as exercise bands, gloves, ankle weights, pedometers, yoga straps and the like. They would be perfect in a mudroom, a home office, a garage, pretty much everywhere you need storage and organization.
I find this to be a very unique product and I am very happy with my purchase. I actually plan to buy more in the future. I can think of a couple of ways to improve upon them (at least for my needs, maybe not everyone would like it). But possibly offering other neutral tones such as greens and grays so they can be easily differentiated, or have a small label area where you can write the contents on it. Just a suggestion. It's still 5 stars for me either way!
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 15 Liters |
| Product Dimensions | 17 x 13 x 13 inches |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Safety warning | Basket is for storage only not a toy, markers not for children under the age of 5 |
| Target gender | Unisex |
| Material Type | Jute |
| Additional product features | Durable,Large Capacity,Removable |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Style | modern and rustic |
| Batteries required | No |
| Item Weight | 9.3 ounces |
