Abstract: A basket includes an annular sidewall and an expanded mesh securely mounted onto a lower portion of the annular sidewall to define a containing space that has an upward opening. The annular sidewall includes an annular groove laterally defined in a lower portion of the annular sidewall and an annular flange inwardly extending from a lower edge of the annular sidewall, wherein a width of the annular flange is greater than a depth of the annular groove. An annular lip is outwardly formed on a top edge of the annular sidewall by folding. The expanded mesh has an annular edge received in the annular groove and is supported by the annular flange.

Abstract: A method for making a basket includes the following steps. An expanded mesh basket and a frame are previously prepared, wherein the frame has a hollow loop-shaped structure. The expanded mesh basket has a receiving space defined therein and an open end communicating with the receiving space. A flange extends from a periphery of the open end and the frame has an annular slit defined therein for receiving the flange. The expanded mesh basket and the frame are respectively processed to peripherally form a coating, wherein the coating of the expanded mesh basket is different that of the frame. The flange of the expanded mesh basket extends into the ring of slot and the frame is clamp by a mold to securely assembled the expanded mesh basket and frame.