The base diameter is approximately 8″ with sides about 4 ½” to 5″ high. The features of this basket are a Gretchen braided rim and a small attached basket to hold the nutcracker and picks. Use this basket at x-mas time to hold mixed nuts, but don’t pack it away. Use it during the summer for outdoor picnic to hold condiments, napkins or small plates and use the small basket to hold silverware or a floral arrangement. This basket will be a real conversation piece for your guest. Let your imagination run wild. Please choose two colors for this basket from the reed color chart and specify the color of the small basket.