This is a small abaca basket.It is slightly larger than a 12 ounce can holder, so you may use it for that but the can will be loose. Abaca is a natural fiber, otherwise know as manila hemp. It is the strongest natural fiber and resistant to damage by water. The basket is woven from a coarse abaca twine, hence is quite flexible and tough. We suggest uses as a drink holder, a desk top pen holder, a knick-knack holder, or a cover for a potted plant.