These woven baskets is made of water hyacinth material, no paint, and 0 formaldehyde. The basket is carefully woven by hand craftsmen, with a tight water hyacinth weave, making the storage basket more durable. Ideal for home office, bedrooms, craft rooms, dens, and any other room that requires a decorative waste can; Also great for college dorm rooms, apartments, condos, RVs and campers; Use as a decorative basket and add additional storage to the entryway, hall closet, bedroom, living room, den, bathroom, kids playroom