The dishwasher-safe feature of the baskets makes hygienic cleanup and maintenance easy! these baskets can also be used as holders for other household items such as holders for beauty products or toiletries. The possibilities are as limitless as your imagination! unlike woven Willow or wicker baskets, Color basket products are hand-woven synthetic cord baskets made out of solid cord polypropylene. Color basket provides the functionality of synthetic fiber with the elegance of organic baskets.