Simons Maison
Jute Large Cubic Basket
CA$39.00CAD
In Stock
This is a large cubic storage basket woven from natural jute, featuring two looped handles for easy carrying. It is designed for practical and decorative storage of items such as throws, toys, or laundry, adding a natural, textured accent to a room. It measures 11.75 inches (30 cm) in height and length, and 12.5 inches (32 cm) in width, with slight variations in color and dimensions due to the natural material.
- Color
- natural jute
- Material
- Natural jute
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories
Color
Assorted
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
A large cubic basket made of natural jute with handles, perfect for storage and decoration.
Decorative storage solution, natural jute material, two handles, unique variations.
- Color
- natural jute · brown
- Material
- Natural jute
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 11.75 x 12.5 x 11.75 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories
Additional Attributes
- exclusive design in Canada
- practical and decorative storage
- natural jute
- two handles
- unique variations in colour and dimensions
Product Insights
The Simons Maison Jute Large Cubic Basket is an exclusive, in-stock, carbon-negative jute basket at 39 CAD, priced at roughly one-fifth the cost of comparable handcrafted baskets. Its structural stiffness and natural grip from jute offer non-slip handles that share heavy loads, but require base support to avoid weave distortion. The basket's rough weave snags delicate fabrics and sheds fibers, while moisture can soften fibers and warp shape. Over 6-12 months, the cubic shape naturally softens to an organic form, though reshaping is possible via light misting and shade-drying. The exposed jute interior prioritizes breathability to reduce mustiness, but demands spot-cleaning and dry storage to prevent mold. This aesthetic evolution and tradeoff between rigidity and softening define its value proposition.
Verified claims
- Environmental impact
- Absorbs 15t CO₂/ha and improves soil fertility
- Snagging
- Rough jute weave snags delicate fabrics and naturally sheds fibers.
- Handle grip
- Jute handles provide a non-slip grip when carrying the basket.
- Moisture sensitivity
- Moisture can soften jute fibers and warp the basket's shape.
- Natural softening
- Cubic shape softens to an organic form over 6–12 months.
- Reshaping method
- Light misting and shade-drying restores angularity.
- Handle performance
- Handles provide a secure grip and share heavy loads, but require base support to avoid weave distortion.
- Design curation
- Simons Maison exclusive with curated design collaborations including luxury hotel chains.
- Material
- Jute provides structural stiffness, natural grip, gradual softening over use, and carbon-negative cultivation.
- Shedding
- Jute naturally sheds fibers; vacuum interior to manage.
- Cleaning
- Spot-clean only and keep dry; avoid overloading handles.
- Care
- Only spot-clean with mild soap; keep dry to avoid mold and damage.
- Breathability
- Exposed jute interior prioritizes breathability and natural texture, reducing mustiness in stored items.
- Aesthetic evolution
- After 6–12 months, the basket's shape and texture soften and relax.
- Value
- A Simons Maison exclusive at 39 CAD, roughly one-fifth the cost of comparable handcrafted jute baskets.
- Structural durability
- Rigid when new, it softens over 6-12 months and may distort under heavy loads.
Product record
- Title
- Jute Large Cubic Basket
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
The eco-friendly story of jute
- Jute is a rain-fed crop that requires minimal irrigation and little to no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, giving this basket a substantially lower agricultural footprint than cotton-canvas equivalents and avoiding the water-intensity and chemical runoff associated with conventional cotton farming.
- The deep-rooted jute plant is nitrogen-rich and improves soil fertility while preventing erosion after harvest, meaning the raw fiber for this basket comes from a crop that actually regenerates farmland rather than depleting it — a regenerative-loop feature uncommon in commodity textiles.
- Jute plants absorb approximately 15 tons of CO₂ and release 11 tons of oxygen per hectare over a single 100-day season (per FAO data), making this basket a product of a crop that actively pulls carbon from the atmosphere — a concrete climate benefit over plastic or metal storage that carries a heavier manufacturing footprint.
- Jute reaches maturity in 4–6 months and yields fibers up to 4 meters long, resulting in high biomass output per acre and making this basket a product of a resource-efficient plant that turns over fields quickly compared to slower-growing fiber crops like flax or hemp.
The texture and feel of natural jute
- Much like raw denim, natural jute softens with handling and environmental moisture; typical timelines place noticeable softening at 6–12 months of regular use, so the basket you use daily will feel markedly gentler and less abrasive than the one you first unbox.
- Unlike smooth cotton organiser bins, this jute basket has a rough, burlap-like texture that can catch on fine fabrics — it will snag on silk, fine knits, or delicate weaves, so it's better deployed for rolled towels, chunky blankets, or toiletry bottles where a bit of surface traction is an advantage rather than a risk.
- Raw jute feels firm and slightly coarse because its fiber is a balance of cellulose (flexibility) and lignin (stiffness), so this basket holds its cubic shape on its own and arrives feeling rigid rather than floppy — exactly what you want for a freestanding storage piece that must stand upright even when empty.
How this basket compares on price
- As a Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada, this basket is part of a brand known for elegantly curated homewares and exclusive collaborations like the Le Germain Hotels collection, which distinguishes it from generic imported jute baskets and supports its mid-tier 39 CAD price with a design-conscious provenance.
- A premium handcrafted jute basket from The Dharma Door, sized at 50×36 cm base and 36 cm height, retails for $209, making the 39 CAD Simons Maison basket an accessible entry into the natural jute aesthetic at roughly one-fifth the cost for a compact 30 cm cubic storage piece.
How much the handles can carry
- The inherent coarseness of jute fiber gives the handles a non-slip grip that stays secure in your hands even when carrying a smooth-sided basket up stairs or around corners — a subtle but critical safety feature that smooth-finished synthetic handles can't match.
- By splitting the weight between two handles, the basket can carry a full load with less strain on each handle — the equivalent of halving the pressure, which makes a significant difference when transporting heavy, dense items like glass jars or stacks of magazines.
Keeping the basket's shape over time
- Jute baskets gradually soften from their original rigid shape, so this Simons Maison cube will evolve from a sharp cubic presence to a more relaxed, organic silhouette over time — a characteristic that jute-focused brands celebrate as "the beauty of Jute Fibre" rather than a defect.
- The two woven handles are not primary carrying points under heavy loads — lifting a fully loaded basket by them repeatedly will pull the weave out of square, so supporting the bottom when moving it preserves the crisp geometry.
- When the basket starts to relax, a light spray of water and a shaded drying period while stuffed restores firmness and angularity, using the fiber's temporary damp pliability to lock in the desired cubic form.
- Prolonged dampness — from wet towels, spills, or high humidity — not only risks mold but actually softens the jute fibers further, causing the basket to lose its structural tension and settle into a permanently warped shape.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A square/cubic woven jute basket with two short loop handles at the top and an open top; tightly braided natural-fiber texture and slightly rounded bottom corners are visible on the front-facing side.
- Overall shapeVisible as a square/cubic upright basket with straight vertical sides and a flat base; corners appear slightly rounded from the weave.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.60 · w 0.40 · h 0.35 (high) - Material and weaveThick braided natural jute fibers forming a dense, textured weave with visible twisted strands and small color variation in fibers.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.38 · h 0.33 (high) - HandlesTwo short looped handles made from the same braided jute, attached at opposite sides of the open top and extending above the rim.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.52 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.26 · y 0.52 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium) - Top opening and interiorOpen top reveals interior of the same woven jute material; rim formed by the continuation of the braided weave.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Scene shows the basket placed on a wood floor beneath a wooden console table with decorative items on top; a book with legible spine text, a round vase, reed diffuser on a tray, and a textured plaster wall are visible.
- Console tableThick wooden console table with round column-like legs visible on the right side above the basket.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.08 · w 0.57 · h 0.67 (high) - Book spine text“wonderland annie leibovitz”
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.07 · w 0.28 · h 0.07 (high) - Decor itemsRound matte vase, reed diffuser in a clear container on a small metallic tray are arranged on the tabletop.
2 regions
x 0.54 · y 0.02 · w 0.24 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (medium) - Background and floorTextured plaster wall in a warm muted pink beige and a medium-toned wood plank floor where the basket sits.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view of the scene with the basket at lower left under the console; image cropped to include tabletop decor and basket in the foreground.
Colors
natural tan jute· body#CCAA7D- Overall shapeVisible as a square/cubic upright basket with straight vertical sides and a flat base; corners appear slightly rounded from the weave.
- 02
Product
Close-up view of the upper portion of a cubic woven jute basket showing the textured braided weave, top rim, and two looped handles with attached woven tabs.
- Woven body textureVertical-facing side panel of the basket composed of a dense, coarse braided jute weave forming a repetitive knotted pattern.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.35 · w 0.92 · h 0.58 (high) - Top rimRolled/finished rim formed by the same braided material, creating a horizontal edge at the basket opening.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.22 · w 0.92 · h 0.18 (high) - Looped handle (front)Single looped handle rising from a woven rectangular attachment tab; the handle appears as a tightly twisted rope of the same jute material.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.08 · w 0.48 · h 0.38 (high) - Woven attachment tabRectangular woven tab where the handle connects to the basket side, visibly integrated into the body weave.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.30 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high) - Partial rear handleA second looped handle is visible in the background at the right side, partially cropped and out of full focus.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.06 · w 0.28 · h 0.34 (high) - Interior viewInterior upper wall is visible and shows the same braided texture in shadow, appearing slightly darker due to lighting.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.20 · w 0.42 · h 0.22 (medium)
Other
Studio-styled close-up with neutral warm background, soft directional lighting from left producing gentle shadowing and shallow depth of field; image crops portions of the basket edges.
- BackgroundSmooth neutral warm-toned wall or backdrop with subtle gradient from light at top center to darker at left edge.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.36 (high) - Shot compositionTight crop focusing on upper left quadrant of the basket with the top rim and handles near the image center; right-side handle partially out of frame.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from left produces highlights on the woven strands and a shadowed interior and right side.
- Image qualitySharp detail on foreground weave with shallow depth of field causing background and rear handle to be slightly blurred.
Colors
natural tan· woven body and rim#D4B48Bnatural tan· handles and attachment tabs#AD917B- Woven body textureVertical-facing side panel of the basket composed of a dense, coarse braided jute weave forming a repetitive knotted pattern.
- 03
Product
A cubic woven jute basket with short sewn loop handles on two sides; an oversized fringed throw is draped over the opening and partially fills the basket.
- Overall shapeRectangular cubic basket with straight vertical sides and a square top opening; basket sits on the floor and holds a folded throw that spills over the front edge.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.58 · w 0.54 · h 0.37 (high) - Weave textureTightly braided natural-fiber weave with horizontal rows of braided cord forming a visible textured pattern across the sidewall.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.62 · w 0.40 · h 0.27 (high) - HandlesShort loop handles made from the same woven fiber, attached near the top rim and folded outward at the front left corner.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.56 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Top opening and rimTop rim appears slightly thicker where the braided weave finishes, and the opening is partially obscured by the draped throw.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.50 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Contents visibleA large fuzzy throw with green, tan and pinkish tones is draped over and inside the basket; long cream fringe strands hang over the front exterior of the basket.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.54 · w 0.55 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing the basket on a wood floor next to a sofa and small round wooden side table; soft natural lighting from the left creates gentle shadows.
- Scene compositionBasket placed on a dark wood floor in the foreground near the left arm of a light-colored upholstered sofa; a round wooden side table with a dark spherical lamp base is visible to the left.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Lighting and shadowSoft, warm directional light from the left casts subtle shadows to the right of the basket and produces a mild highlight on the weave and on the floor.
- Background furnitureLight gray textured sofa with multiple decorative cushions in muted green, beige and brown tones visible behind the basket.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.62 (high) - Flooring and rugDark wood plank floor under the basket with a light woven area rug partially visible under the sofa to the right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.75 · w 0.90 · h 0.24 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on the basket and throw in foreground with shallow depth of field making background sofa and pillows softly out of focus.
Colors
natural tan jute· basket body and handles- Overall shapeRectangular cubic basket with straight vertical sides and a square top opening; basket sits on the floor and holds a folded throw that spills over the front edge.
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- Does the jute shed fibers over time, especially when rubbing against other items?
- Yes, jute naturally sheds fibers over time, especially with friction. This is normal — vacuuming the inside regularly helps manage shedding [2][5].
- Does the basket have an interior lining, or is it bare jute inside?
- The basket has no interior lining — it is bare jute inside. This is typical for jute baskets; the natural fiber is left exposed for texture and breathability [2][5].
- Can this basket be cleaned with water, or does it need spot cleaning only to avoid damage?
- Only spot cleaning with a mild soap is recommended — do not soak or saturate the basket. Jute is not water-repellent, and excess water can damage the fibers, cause shrinkage, or lead to mold [2][5].
- Is the jute treated to resist moisture and mildew, or is it intended for dry storage only?
- The jute is not treated for moisture or mildew resistance, so it's intended for dry storage only. Avoid placing it in damp areas or using it to store wet items, as prolonged moisture can cause mold and discoloration [2][5].