
Simons Maison
Water Hyacinth Scalloped Basket
This braided water hyacinth basket features scalloped edging, two side handles, and a rigid frame for storage and organization. It measures 6.75 inches high by 13.75 inches wide by 10 inches long (17 x 35 x 25 cm). Note that water hyacinth is a porous natural material: avoid placing it in damp or humid environments, as it is prone to mold growth.
- Material
- water hyacinth
- Style
- rustic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories > Bath Caddies
Specifications
A decorative storage basket crafted from braided water hyacinth over a rigid frame, featuring scalloped edging and convenient handles.
Braided water hyacinth over a rigid frame, scalloped edging, two handles.
- Material
- water hyacinth
- Style
- rustic
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 10 x 13.75 x 6.75 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories > Bath Caddies
Additional Attributes
- natural fibres
- braided water hyacinth
- rigid frame
- scalloped edging
- two practical handles
- unique variations in colour
Product Insights
The Water Hyacinth Scalloped Basket from Simons Maison offers a rigid internal frame that preserves its scalloped silhouette even when humidity softens the natural fibers, making it a visually appealing storage option. However, the porous water hyacinth material is highly susceptible to mold in damp conditions; mold cannot be removed and demands disposal, so buyers strongly advise keeping it in dry rooms away from bathrooms or nurseries. While new baskets may have a normal damp or oily feel and a light earthy odor that fades, any musty smell can be aired out or treated with baking soda, but mold growth is irreversible.
Verified claims
- Mold susceptibility
- Because water hyacinth is porous, mold spores remain inside the fibers and cannot be cleaned; a moldy basket should be discarded.
- Placement
- Water hyacinth is porous and may be prone to mold in humid conditions, so the basket should be kept dry.
- Initial odor
- Light earthy smell that fades with airing.
- Musty odor
- Musty odor can be removed by airing or baking soda.
- Shape retention
- Rigid internal frame preserves the scalloped silhouette even when humidity softens the natural fibers.
- Bathroom use
- Buyers report that this basket fits in a bathroom and works for storing washcloths, books, and decorative items.
- Scalloped edge aesthetic
- Buyers say the scalloped edge adds a spa-like look and a little extra to the room.
Product record
- Title
- Water Hyacinth Scalloped Basket
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 25 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
A square, open-top woven basket made from thick braided natural fibers with a scalloped top edge and built-in rounded cutout handles on two opposite sides; visible front and right sides with textured braid columns and stitched vertical joins at corners.
- Overall shapeSquare-ish open-top basket with a scalloped rim formed by repeating rounded peaks along the top edge.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.36 · w 0.84 · h 0.48 (high) - Weave constructionThick, flattened braided strands of natural fiber woven into vertical column-like braids; individual fiber texture and striations visible.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.42 · w 0.76 · h 0.40 (high) - Corner joinVertical stitched join at the visible front-left corner where braided panels meet, forming a squared corner profile.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.54 · w 0.12 · h 0.28 (high) - HandlesRounded cutout handles integrated into the basket sidewalls; left and right handles are semicircular openings surrounded by the same braided material.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.48 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - Interior depth and visible interiorInterior is visible from above but not deep; inner wall shows the same braided texture and darker shadowing compared with outer surface.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.38 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (medium)
Other
Studio-styled product shot on a textured light fabric surface with a vertical wooden panel backdrop; soft directional lighting produces gentle shadows and highlights on the braid.
- Supporting surfaceLight-colored textured fabric ottoman or table cover that the basket sits on; visible woven boucle-like texture.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.78 · w 1.00 · h 0.22 (high) - BackgroundVertical wood panel backdrop with subtle grain and warm tone, occupying the upper two-thirds of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.60 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, warm directional lighting from upper left producing mild highlights on braided strands and soft cast shadow to the right and lower side of the basket.
Colors
natural tan· body- Overall shapeSquare-ish open-top basket with a scalloped rim formed by repeating rounded peaks along the top edge.
- 02

Product
Close-up view of a rectangular woven basket showing a scalloped top edge with integrated rounded handle cutouts and thick braided water-hyacinth strands; visible vertical binding at the right side.
- Scalloped top edgeTop rim formed by repeating rounded scallops with one visible semicircular handle cutout centered in the frame.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.24 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Integrated handle cutoutSingle rounded handle opening built into the scalloped rim, showing the woven material wrapped around the interior of the opening.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.28 · w 0.15 · h 0.14 (high) - Thick braided strandsVertical columns of large, three-strand braids made from flattened natural fiber strands, creating a chunky textured weave across the sidewall.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.34 · w 0.88 · h 0.54 (high) - Vertical binding detailNarrow vertical binding at the rightmost side where thinner strands are wrapped and tied, visible as lighter thin loops contrasting the thicker braids.
1 region
x 0.82 · y 0.32 · w 0.12 · h 0.56 (high) - Material textureFibrous, slightly glossy natural plant fiber with visible longitudinal grain and occasional darker streaks along individual strands.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.36 · w 0.78 · h 0.48 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a textured light fabric surface with a vertical wood-paneled background; warm, soft lighting with slight shadowing behind and below the basket.
- Supporting surfaceCream-colored textured fabric surface under the basket, visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.78 · w 1.00 · h 0.22 (high) - BackgroundVertical light wood paneling behind the basket filling the upper portion of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.48 (high) - Lighting and shadowWarm, diffuse lighting from the left-front casting subtle shadows on the weave and a soft shadow below the basket.
- Shot compositionClose-up, slightly angled frontal crop that focuses on the upper sidewall and rim of the basket; right side of the basket is nearer the camera and slightly cropped.
Colors
natural tan· woven body and rim#F3CBA4light beige· thin vertical binding loops#EACDB4- Scalloped top edgeTop rim formed by repeating rounded scallops with one visible semicircular handle cutout centered in the frame.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
2 total2 reviews · out of 5
Beautiful basket
I used this basket in my bathroom next to my soaking tub! I stacked it with books and some decorative items. I love the look of the scalloped edge - adds a little extra to the room - like my own little spa!
Parfait
Convient parfaitement à ma salle de bain. J’y range les débarbouillettes, la dimension est excellente.
Reddit Insights
3 threads · r/CleaningTips, r/LAlistReddit users overwhelmingly warn that water hyacinth baskets are prone to mold and not suitable for items that need to stay clean or dry, with many recommending plastic or fabric alternatives.
Users criticize the material for molding easily and being hard to clean, advising against use for baby items or in damp environments.
Themes
Use Cases
- Storage basket for diapers/nursery
- General storage basket for plushies
- Large round storage basket
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs plastic/fabric baskets
Many users suggested returning the water hyacinth basket and getting easily cleanable plastic or fabric baskets instead, especially for nursery use.
Source Threads
Water hyacinth basket molds easily and not safe for baby items
That material is not jute, it's water hyacinth. It's extremely prone to mold, probably because it's very very very porous. I'd return it, mold doesn't really go away with porous materials like this, even if the surface looks mold free, there will be mold inside the fibers.
u/PajamaWorkerr/CleaningTipsView thread →
Water hyacinth basket felt damp and molded in storage
there’s no water, the basket always felt kinda damp/oily when I bought it so i’m assuming that’s why- I just assumed it was normal for the material
u/plantmattar/CleaningTipsView thread →