Man I haven't seen clothespins since I was a little child when my parents hang laundry in the backyard. Of course, I don't recommend using these plush clothespins to hang wet laundry. These are adorable and can be used for anything that needs closing (bag of chips?) or clipping together (keeping curtains shut?) or just decoration (cause they are so cute!) FYI: I decorate my curtains with them...and use them to keep them shut at night.