For the richest looking and strongest basket for discerning customers and luxury goods, you’ll want to select full willow. Woven using the full, round branch of willow results in a very strong, durable, and attractive basket.  For the strongest gift basket or heavier flower arrangements, pick a full willow basket if possible. Still, always advise staff and customers to hold any basket from the bottom when delivering. Consider sizing carefully. Listed dimensions are outside to outside, inside dimensions are less. Since baskets are handmade of natural products, sizes and colors can vary. Allow for tapering.