Simons Maison
Large Water Hyacinth Storage Basket With Lid
This large storage basket is made of braided water hyacinth fibre over a rigid frame, with a rectangular shape and a matching lid. It features built-in carry handles and measures 15.75 x 12.5 x 10.25 inches (40 x 32 x 26 cm), suitable for storing household items such as blankets, toys, or linens. The natural fibre weave provides a durable and textured finish; it is exclusive to Simons Maison and designed in Canada.
- Material
- Braided natural fibre (water hyacinth)
- Style
- rustic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories
Specifications
A rustic and artisanal storage basket made from braided water hyacinth natural fibre, featuring a lid and carry handles.
Braided natural fibre over a rigid frame, built-in carry handles, lid for concealment
- Material
- Braided natural fibre (water hyacinth)
- Style
- rustic
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 15.75 x 12.5 x 10.25 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories
Additional Attributes
- rustic
- artisanal
- braided natural fibre
- rectangular shape
- carry handles
- lid
- rigid frame
- exclusive design
- designed in Canada
- large
Product Insights
The Simons Maison Large Water Hyacinth Storage Basket With Lid is a hand-braided, sun-dried natural fiber basket with integrated handles and a metal frame, offering a soft, spongy weave and a light natural scent that fades. Priced at $45 CAD, it saves 40-60% versus US competitors and includes a lid, but requires a dry environment due to moisture sensitivity that can cause the uncoated iron frame to rust and dimensions to shift. Each basket has unique weave, color, and a half-inch size variance. The water hyacinth fiber is biodegradable and rapidly renewable, but the metal frame must be separated for full eco-disposal. The basket is durable for storage but must be kept away from damp areas and cleaned with a dry or damp cloth.
Verified claims
- Artisan variation
- Each basket has unique weave, color, and a half-inch size variance.
- Sensory
- Soft, spongy weave and a light grassy scent that fades within 24 to 72 hours.
- Material
- Sun-dried, biodegradable, rapidly-renewable water hyacinth from cleared waterways.
- Craftsmanship
- Handles braided into the weave; unlined interior exposes natural fiber.
- Production process
- Sun-dried, hand-braided, untreated—natural color and scent.
- End of life
- Fiber is biodegradable; metal frame must be separated for full eco-disposal.
- Value
- At $45 CAD, it saves 40-60% versus US competitors and includes a lid.
- Durability
- Braided handles integrated with iron frame support a fully loaded basket.
- Moisture sensitivity
- Requires dry environments; keep away from bathroom shower areas and high humidity to prevent rust.
- Texture
- Water hyacinth weave is softer and more forgiving than seagrass and wicker.
- Handles
- Handles are built into the weave, not glued on, for a secure grip.
- Care
- Wipe with a dry or damp cloth, avoid soaking and damp areas, and use a fabric liner.
- Scent
- A light natural scent from the water hyacinth fades within 24 to 72 hours.
- Dimensions
- Listed dimensions 15.75x12.5x10.25 inches may vary up to 0.5 inches due to hand-weaving.
- Biodegradability
- The water hyacinth fiber is biodegradable; the fiber portion decomposes at end of life.
- Frame
- Rigid metal frame integrates handles; uncoated iron rusts in humidity.
- Weave
- Hand-braided water hyacinth weave is soft and forgiving, with a texture that resists snagging on clothing or blankets.
- Humidity sensitivity
- Humidity shifts basket dimensions; metal frame may rust in damp conditions
- Color variation
- The undyed sun-dried water hyacinth gives the basket a warm golden-brown to deeper tan color with subtle piece-to-piece variation.
Product record
- Title
- Large Water Hyacinth Storage Basket With Lid
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 45 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 8 sourcesUses
Keeping everyday items stored out of sight in the bathroom
This large rectangular woven basket works for tucking away bathroom essentials on a shelf or counter while keeping them covered from view. Its lid sits on top of the open-top basket, and a rectangular hand cutout in the side makes it easy to lift or carry. The braided water hyacinth over a rigid frame measures about 15.75 inches by 12.5 inches by 10.25 inches, a size suited to smaller items like toiletries or towels.[1,2,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Large Water Hyacinth Storage Basket With Lid: Choose this if you want a large rectangular storage basket in water hyacinth with a flat woven lid and built-in rectangular hand cutouts for carrying, at roughly 15.75 by 12.5 by 10.25 inches (40 x 32 x 26 cm). The thick braided natural fiber over a rigid frame gives the rustic, pleasantly imperfect artisanal look the retailer says it adores, with a wrapped braid rim and woven interior walls. Note the lid simply rests on the rim rather than fastening closed, and the fiber shows natural striations, slight fraying at strand edges, and slight color variation between strands.[1,2,3,4] | Large Braided Water Hyacinth Basket: Choose this if you want a lightweight, natural water hyacinth basket for light-use decorative storage — reviewers report it works well for throw blankets, rolled towels, or entryway shoes, with a large oval shape (19 x 15 x 8 inches), braided texture, and loop handles. Be aware it suits gentle handling: reviewers note the braids can loosen or unravel with rough or frequent access, the handcrafted build brings irregularities like uneven rims and possibly an uneven base, and some found it smaller than expected, so check the dimensions.[5] | Jute Large Cubic Basket: Choose this if you want a practical yet decorative open-top storage basket in natural jute, with a cubic shape (11.75 inches high by 11.75 inches long by 12.5 inches wide), two looped handles at the rim, and a dense braided weave. It is presented by Simons as a Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada, offered in a single size with the color listed as Assorted. Note that the merchant says variations in colour and dimensions may occur, framed as giving each piece its own unique beauty.[6,7,8] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Three rectangular woven water-hyacinth baskets are visible; one large basket with its lid propped open toward the camera, one smaller square basket on the bench, and a partially visible basket below left. The weave is thick braided strands of natural fiber with visible texture and reinforced rim edges.
- Overall shapeRectangular open-top basket in the foreground with a separate flat lid leaning against its rear edge; lid and basket share the same woven construction and proportions.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.70 (high) - Weave patternThick braided horizontal rows of flattened water-hyacinth strands forming a repeating chevron-like pattern across all visible basket surfaces.
3 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.70 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.38 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.54 · w 0.33 · h 0.40 (high) - Rim and edge finishTop rim edges are folded and woven to form a thicker band that runs continuously around each basket opening.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.38 · h 0.12 (high) - Interior surfaceInterior of the foreground basket shows the same woven pattern on vertical walls and base with visible stitch joins at corners.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.46 · w 0.34 · h 0.35 (high) - Cutout handle (other basket)The smaller basket at lower left has a rectangular horizontal cutout handle in its front wall.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.54 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (medium)
Other
Scene shows baskets arranged on a wooden bench and a woven rug under soft directional light that casts warm shadows; image is a lifestyle product shot with visible cropping of a lower-left basket.
- Supporting surfaceLight-colored wooden bench with visible grain and knots running horizontally near the top of the image, supporting the small basket and the lid.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.16 · w 0.88 · h 0.18 (high) - Floor coveringTextured woven rug beneath the baskets, visible in the lower half of the image with a coarse looped weave.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 0.90 · h 0.38 (high) - Lighting and shadowWarm directional light from upper left producing soft shadows to the lower right of basket features and emphasizing weave texture.
- Crop and compositionLower-left basket is partially cropped by the image edge; the foreground basket and lid occupy the central and right portions of the frame.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.52 · w 0.40 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.70 (high)
Colors
golden tan· basket body and lid- Overall shapeRectangular open-top basket in the foreground with a separate flat lid leaning against its rear edge; lid and basket share the same woven construction and proportions.
- 02
Product
Close-up view of a woven water-hyacinth storage basket corner showing braided flat strands, the raised rim, and the open interior with layered weave texture.
- Corner geometryVisible right-angled corner of the basket created by continuous woven panels meeting at a folded corner; rim follows the corner with a wrapped braid finish.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.44 · w 0.52 · h 0.49 (high) - Weave constructionThick, flat braided strands of natural fiber woven in a repeated horizontal pattern; individual strand texture and layered overlaps are clearly visible.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.56 · w 0.66 · h 0.38 (high) - Rim detailTop rim is formed by a tighter wrapped stitch of thinner fiber that wraps the basket edge, appearing slightly smoother and more compact than the body braid.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.35 · w 0.46 · h 0.18 (high) - Interior shadowingOpen interior visible at upper right of the corner with darker tones and softer focus, indicating depth and shadow within the basket.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.20 · w 0.35 · h 0.28 (medium) - Fiber surface textureIndividual fibers show natural striations and slight fraying at edges, giving a rough matte texture across the woven strands.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.60 · w 0.40 · h 0.38 (high)
Other
Tight detail shot with warm directional lighting, shallow depth of field, and a softly blurred background; image shows only part of the basket and is cropped closely.
- Shot compositionClose-up, slightly angled view focusing on the basket corner and rim; foreground is sharp while areas toward the top left are increasingly out of focus.
- LightingWarm directional light from left creates highlights on the raised braid and deeper shadows in the interior and recessed weave.
- BackgroundBackground is softly blurred and neutral in tone, providing low-contrast backdrop that does not show any packaging or props.
- Image limitationsCropped close-up excludes full basket shape and any external context; no legible printed text or labels visible.
Colors
natural tan· foreground braidmedium brown· shadowed inner weave#8C5B34dark brown· dark shadows and crevices#6B3D1B- Corner geometryVisible right-angled corner of the basket created by continuous woven panels meeting at a folded corner; rim follows the corner with a wrapped braid finish.
- 03
Product
Square woven natural-fiber storage basket with a removable lid, visible front-right with a rectangular hand cutout on the near side and a tightly braided water-hyacinth texture.
- Overall shapeSquare cuboid basket with a separate flat lid that rests flush on top.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.44 · w 0.53 · h 0.42 (high) - Material and weaveThick braided natural fiber strands woven in horizontal rows producing a chunky, repeating plaited texture consistent across all visible faces.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.52 · w 0.46 · h 0.31 (high) - Handle cutoutRectangular hand cutout on the basket's near side wall, formed as a simple rectangular hole through the weave.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.57 · w 0.07 · h 0.06 (high) - Lid detailFlat woven lid with the same braided pattern and a slightly rounded edge that sits directly on the basket rim.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.44 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Near-left partial basketPartial view of a second woven basket at the left edge showing matching weave and an upper rim, cropped by the image frame.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.51 · w 0.29 · h 0.34 (high) - Surface finishNatural matte fiber finish with visible fiber grain and slight color variation between strands.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.52 · w 0.46 · h 0.31 (high)
Other
Indoor styled scene showing the basket on a woven rug beneath a wooden bench, with a smaller matching basket on the bench and a neutral beige wall background. Warm directional lighting casts shadows.
- Supporting surfaceWoven natural-fiber rug under the basket with a coarse texture and visible weave pattern.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.82 · w 0.90 · h 0.16 (high) - Wood benchSimple wooden bench above the main basket with a visible horizontal top and a vertical support on the right.
1 region
x 0.21 · y 0.18 · w 0.65 · h 0.18 (high) - Small basket on benchSmaller square woven basket placed on the bench surface toward the left, showing the same braided texture.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.09 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (high) - Background wallSmooth neutral beige wall with subtle tonal variation, forming the backdrop.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.38 (high) - Lighting and shadowsWarm directional light from the left producing soft shadows to the right of the basket and accenting the weave texture.
Colors
natural golden tan· basket body and lidtan with darker highlights· left partial basket- Overall shapeSquare cuboid basket with a separate flat lid that rests flush on top.
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Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Parfait
Bonne qualité, bonnes dimensions. Je l'utilise pour y ranger des sacs à l'entrée. Se fond parfaitement dans le décor. Très contente de mon achat, surtout à prix réduit.
Large lidded basket= perfect for pet toys
I am very happy with my purchase of the hyacinth storage basket with lid. I have it tucked away in a closet, neatly holding my Granddog's toys for when she visits.