All of our packaging and labels are now 100% recycled material except the sinamay bags and ribbon. Sinamay is a natural renewable resource (grown for this and other uses) and these bags are hand made around the world. These were made in the Phillipines. They have wire bottoms for reinforcement and the sides are somewhat durable due to the weight with our products. So, you'll want to use both hands with these because our products make them fairly heavy. They're a lovely natural alternative to organza. If we mail your gift directly to your recipient... You can choose a set from the options here OR make your own selections from our other departments and we'll pack and mail your gift box choices for you, with a signed gift card in USPS Priority Mail 7x7x7 packaging (as long as they all fit, otherwise the larger USPS 12 inch box) and shredded brown Kraft paper. Multiple gift box purchases mailed to multiple addresses must be made separately. During checkout, please indicate that your purchase is a gift and provide the name, address and telephone number for the person to whom we will ship in the Ship To section. We will sign your name on the gift card and send your order within 3 business days via USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation. We may not require a signature from the recipient when the gift is delivered by the USPS. If the recipient is not available, a notice will likely be left in their mailbox and they can arrange with their post office for another delivery date or pick up their package. For all gift orders we'll provide you with the USPS confirmation number so you can check to ensure that it's not left outside for an extended period. We can hold a shipment for a specific date - please note the date in the comments section. If your gift set is to be included with your order... Simply add it to your shopping cart with your other choices and it will be sent to you within 3 business days. Gift sets sent to you are packaged in brown Kraft gift boxes or sinamay gift bags as shown. Weights are provided in the descriptions for each gift set. Multiple gift sets are sent with the boxes folded, and order packed in brown Kraft. When your order arrives, simply fold the boxes to assemble, place the shredded paper and your choices into the boxes and tie with ribbons that we provide. We're now sending multiple gift orders this way to reduce the size of box needed, hence reducing the weight. We love to help clients with their selections! Please contact us for assistance and be prepared to tell us a bit about the person for whom you are shopping. We can also suggest items that work well together so that you can make up your own gift box.