I was reticent in my expectations of the quality of this basket based on the price difference between this and the other much higher priced baskets on this site. When I did recieve it, I WAS pleasantly surprised. It truly is a lovely basket. The only thing I would have asked, is that a ribbon in a linen color be included since there are still people who wish to be surprised, and that would make it easier to give this item as a gift.