When your basket first arrives, it may be a bit stiff, or fold fast to its folded shape which can be a bit hard to undo. The best way to revive the basket is to dip it in water (preferably cold water) to loosen the grass and undo the fold. This way, the basket freely loosens and allows you to mold it into the shape you would like it to have. After putting it in water and undoing the fold, you simply tap the basket on a flat surface to get rid of any excess water. If the weather permits, you can now leave the basket out to dry so you can put it into good use!