Braided Water Hyacinth Basket

An artisanal braided water hyacinth basket with rustic texture and handles.

Braided natural fibre over a soft frame, practical handles for carrying and storing.

Material

Water hyacinth

Style

rustic, artisan

Occasion

everyday

Gender

unisex

Condition

new

Dimensions

11x11x7 in

Category

Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories

01

Product

A rectangular, open-top braided water hyacinth basket with integrated rectangular cutout handles on the shorter sides; visible thick horizontal braided rows and natural color variation in the fiber.

• Overall shapeRectangular box with an open top and straight vertical sides; base sits flat on a wooden shelf and corners are squared with slightly rounded braid edges.
  1 region

  x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.38 (high)
• Braided constructionThick, flattened braided strands woven in horizontal rows wrapping around the sides; each braid visibly layered and overlapping to form a textured, ridged surface.
  1 region

  x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high)
• Integrated handlesRectangular cutout handles integrated into the shorter sides near the top rim; openings framed by the braid with visible negative space through the handle on the right side.
  2 regions

  x 0.72 · y 0.19 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.20 · y 0.19 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium)
• Interior viewInterior of the basket is visible from the angled top view, showing the same braided material lining the inside walls and darker shadowed areas at the bottom corners.
  1 region

  x 0.32 · y 0.25 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high)
• Color variation in fibersNatural variation with lighter tan/beige fibers interspersed with darker brown streaks and knots visible throughout the braid.
  1 region

  x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high)

Other

Scene shows the basket placed on a wooden shelf against a neutral wall with warm side lighting casting soft shadows; two additional woven baskets are partially visible on a lower shelf.

• Shelf surfaceLight-toned wooden shelf with visible grain and a small yellowish stain or mark near the basket's front edge.
  1 region

  x 0.07 · y 0.44 · w 0.86 · h 0.12 (high)
• Supporting baskets belowTwo additional braided baskets are partially visible on a lower shelf; tops and side faces appear but are out of primary focus.
  2 regions

  x 0.04 · y 0.64 · w 0.44 · h 0.34 (medium); x 0.49 · y 0.64 · w 0.47 · h 0.34 (medium)
• Lighting and shadowWarm directional light from the left creates strong highlights on the basket's left and top faces and casts a soft shadow to the right and behind the basket onto the wall and shelf.
• Background wallSmooth neutral-toned wall behind the shelf with subtle uneven coloration and a horizontal shadow band aligning with the shelf level.
  1 region

  x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.48 (low)

Colors

natural tan· basket bodymedium brown· fiber streaks and knots#945B2B

02

Product

Close-up view of a rectangular woven basket corner showing braided water hyacinth strands, an open top with a cutout handle on the far side, and visible joint at the vertical corner.

• Corner constructionSquare vertical corner formed by overlapping braided strands folded and interlocked to create a reinforced edge visible at the image's lower-left quadrant.
  1 region

  x 0.03 · y 0.50 · w 0.46 · h 0.45 (high)
• Braided strand patternThick flat braided bundles of water-hyacinth-like material laid horizontally in stacked courses, each braid showing individual elongated leaf segments with visible texture and slight fraying.
  1 region

  x 0.10 · y 0.40 · w 0.80 · h 0.45 (high)
• Top rim and handle cutoutRounded tubular rim formed from wrapped braid running along the top edge; a rectangular hand cutout is visible on the far side near the top center of the image.
  1 region

  x 0.28 · y 0.04 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (medium)
• Surface textureMatte fibrous surface with visible striations, twisted fiber ends, small splits and occasional darker streaks where fibers overlap.
  1 region

  x 0.05 · y 0.30 · w 0.90 · h 0.55 (high)
• Open interiorInterior cavity is visible through the top opening, showing the inner side of the same braided construction and shadowed depth.
  1 region

  x 0.45 · y 0.12 · w 0.46 · h 0.30 (medium)

Other

Studio-style close-up shot with warm directional lighting, shallow depth of field, neutral blurred background, and a wooden surface beneath the basket.

• Shot compositionFramed as a close-up three-quarter view focused on the basket's corner and top rim; foreground and near details are sharp while background is softly blurred.
• BackgroundSmooth neutral beige background with out-of-focus gradient and no visible text or props.
  1 region

  x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.35 (low)
• Supporting surfaceFlat wooden surface beneath the basket visible along the bottom edge, showing horizontal wood grain and a small dark knot or mark.
  1 region

  x 0.00 · y 0.85 · w 1.00 · h 0.15 (high)
• Lighting and shadowWarm directional light from the upper left produces soft shadows along the lower-right interior and casts highlights on the upper braid ridges.

Colors

light tan· woven strandsmedium brown· darker fiber streaks and accents#733B14