I haven't used it in a long time, so I'm not entirely sure, but it's an old item, probably decades old. It was handmade by a relative using natural materials. It's reinforced with wire. It has a handle, so the packaging will be large. It will be shipped in a recycled cardboard box. Bamboo is not prone to deterioration, and it doesn't seem to have any broken parts, but it is old, so please understand and accept this before purchasing.