These flower baskets are handcrafted from bracken ferns that grow wild in Yanbaru, Okinawa. This natural material is incredibly strong and durable, said to last for 100 years. The color of the baskets is completely natural, and they develop a beautiful luster with use. They are versatile, suitable for use as a flower basket or a draining basket, and are beautiful even when simply displaying flowers. They would also make a special gift. I purchased this small basket in Nakijin about 5 years ago. It's compact and would make a nice interior decoration.