Simons Maison
Seagrass Heart Small Basket
3/5 (2)
CA$9.99CAD
In Stock
This small heart-shaped basket is handcrafted from woven seagrass with a braided rim, designed for storing small everyday items. It measures approximately 3 inches in height, 6.75 inches in length, and 7.75 inches in width. Note that natural fiber construction may result in slight dimensional variations.
- Material
- Woven seagrass
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories
Color
Assorted
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Heart-shaped storage basket made of natural seagrass, perfect for organizing small everyday essentials.
Woven seagrass construction with natural fibers. Handcrafted, each piece has unique variations in dimensions.
- Material
- Woven seagrass
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 6.75x7.75x3 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories
Additional Attributes
- heart-shaped
- natural fibre
- woven seagrass
- handmade variations
Product Insights
This seagrass heart small basket from Simons Maison combines a natural divider from its heart-shaped top cleft with a pointed bottom that funnels small items for easy retrieval. The seagrass material, lasting 2-3 years and breathing more than jute, resists humidity without synthetic coatings. Its handcrafted size variations allow nesting, and the smallest footprint (6.75x7.75 inches) fits under cabinets. The basket ages to a warm beige patina over 2-3 years, while its waxy coating resists splashes from bathroom use. Maintenance involves dusting or spot-cleaning; a mild new odor fades within a week. Priced at 15 CAD, it offers the patina evolution of higher-priced alternatives.
Verified claims
- Natural divider
- Heart top cleft naturally divides two lobes for separate storage.
- Gravity retrieval
- Pointed bottom funnels small round items toward the center for easy retrieval.
- Material
- Seagrass lasts 2-3 years and breathes 30-40% more than jute.
- Nesting
- Handcrafted size variations allow baskets to nest without sticking.
- Size
- Smallest footprint at 6.75x7.75 inches; heart shape divides and retrieves small items.
- Construction
- No metal frame and unadorned finish; seagrass resists humidity and lasts 2-3 years, twice as long as jute.
- Cleaning
- Clean by dusting with a soft brush and spot-cleaning with a barely damp cloth; never soak.
- Odor
- Mild earthy odor when new fades within a week if aired.
- Durability
- Lasts 2-3 years of daily use; ages to warm beige and nests for storage.
- Counter fit
- Smallest heart-shaped seagrass basket; 3-inch height fits under cabinets, doubles as a valet tray.
- Heart design
- Heart shape funnels small items and naturally divides contents.
- Bathroom use
- Natural waxy coating resists splashes; new odor fades within a week.
- Aging
- Greenish tint patinas to khaki-beige; fibers relax while keeping shape over 2-3 years.
- Moisture
- Water-repellent wax and hollow fibers resist stains and odors; no synthetic coating.
- Value
- At 9.99 CAD, this basket matches the patina evolution of $24 alternatives.
- Uses
- Heart shape creates a natural divider, separating items like cotton pads and swabs
Product record
- Title
- Seagrass Heart Small Basket
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 15 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
The practicality of a heart-shaped basket
- At a mere 3 inches tall, the basket sits just below typical countertop obstructions like mirrors and medicine cabinets, letting it tuck under shelves where taller bins would block access — a low-profile design that doubles as a valet tray for jewelry, hair ties, and single-use sample packets without looking cluttered.
- The indented top creates a natural divider inside the basket, with items in each lobe staying somewhat separated from those in the center — this lets you group, for instance, cotton pads on one side and cotton swabs on the other, turning a single basket into a mini organizer without needing inserts.
- Because the heart tapers to a pointed tip, small round items like lip balms, roll-on perfumes, and scrunchies naturally roll toward the center, making them less likely to get lost under larger objects — a gravity-fed retrieval advantage that a flat-bottomed basket lacks.
- At 7.75 inches across, the basket is barely wider than a hardcover novel, so it claims only a slim slice of countertop real estate — ideal for sharing space with a soap dispenser and tissue box on a busy vanity.
- The weaver's hand causes subtle size variances between baskets, so when two are stacked, they nest gently without creating a vacuum lock — this means you can store multiple baskets nested without them getting stuck together, yet each retains its distinct heart shape when displayed individually.
How seagrass baskets hold up over time
- In its untreated, handcrafted form, seagrass material commonly delivers 2 to 3 years of daily use before visible wear, a lifespan that outstrips jute baskets by a factor of two or three in comparable humid settings.
- Fresh seagrass carries a subtle green tint that gently fades to a warm khaki-beige after exposure to light and air, so the basket develops a softened, naturally aged look that complements the organic weave and handcrafted variations.
- Compared to the softer, chunkier water hyacinth baskets often found in bathroom decor, seagrass's thinner, stiffer stalks hold their shape far better in humid air and resist the moldy softening that water hyacinth's thicker stems can develop after repeated moisture exposure.
- Unlike jute and sisal, seagrass absorbs a natural waxy cuticle from its saltwater growing environment, which renders the fibers inherently water-repellent and stain-resistant — so a bathroom basket is less likely to show discoloration from incidental splashes or makeup smudges.
- The hollow, interlocked cellular structure of seagrass creates 30–40% more air passage than jute, which accelerates drying after exposure to bathroom steam and helps prevent the weave from staying damp enough to loosen.
How this basket compares to similar options
- The 9.99 CAD sale price is less than half the $24.00 USD House of Turnberry basket and roughly one-third the $28.99 CAD Gift It Gray basket, making it the most wallet-friendly entry point for a handwoven heart basket among these retailers.
- At 6.75"L x 7.75"W, the Simons basket's footprint is notably smaller than the 9.5"L x 8.5"W House of Turnberry and the 10.6"W x 11"D Hobby Lobby heart baskets, making it the most compact option — sized for holding jewelry or keys on a vanity rather than bins of towels.
- The Hobby Lobby, Gift It Gray, and House of Turnberry heart baskets are all listed as out of stock or sold out as of mid-2025, making the in-stock Simons basket among the few purchasable heart-shaped seagrass baskets in Canada right now.
- While the Hobby Lobby and House of Turnberry heart baskets specify a sturdy metal frame integral to their construction, the Simons listing describes only woven seagrass, suggesting a softer, more pliable form that prioritizes natural texture over structural rigidity and helps achieve the lower price.
- The Jack Stonehouse heart basket set differentiates itself with a hand-painted white heart logo on each piece, appealing to those seeking a curated, branded look; the Simons basket leaves the seagrass unadorned, suiting buyers who want a purely natural, logo-free accessory.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Two open, shallow heart-shaped woven seagrass baskets with a braided rim are visible; one basket is fully visible in the foreground and a second is partially visible in the background.
- ShapeOpen-top basket formed in a heart shape with gently rounded lobes and a pointed lower apex.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.33 · w 0.60 · h 0.46 (high) - Construction materialWoven natural seagrass or similar fiber with visible braided texture and interlaced strands forming the walls and base.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.33 · w 0.60 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.03 · w 0.48 · h 0.40 (high) - Rim detailTop rim finished with a thicker braided cord that runs continuously around the opening.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.33 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.03 · w 0.48 · h 0.12 (high) - Wall height and profileRelatively low, vertical to slightly flared side walls forming a shallow storage dish.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.33 · w 0.60 · h 0.46 (high) - Interior textureInterior floor shows the same tight woven pattern as the walls with visible fiber irregularities and small darker flecks.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.45 · w 0.36 · h 0.24 (high) - Second basketA second, larger or more distant heart-shaped basket is partially visible behind and to the right of the front basket; only its top and interior rim are shown.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.03 · w 0.48 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Image shows the baskets placed on a wooden tabletop photographed from a slightly elevated oblique top view with soft directional lighting and warm tones.
- SurfaceDark-stained wooden table with visible grain and knots beneath and around the baskets.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.52 · w 1.00 · h 0.48 (high) - Shot angleOblique top-down view showing the inside of the baskets and the table surface, with the foreground basket centered lower in the frame.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft warm lighting from the upper-left producing gentle shadows inside and along the right-hand exterior of the baskets.
- CroppingImage is cropped so the rear basket is partially cut off at the top edge of the frame.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.00 · w 0.48 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
natural tan· basket body#AC845A- ShapeOpen-top basket formed in a heart shape with gently rounded lobes and a pointed lower apex.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
2 total3
2 reviews · out of 5
Nice and no plastic
★★★★★Ingrid D.
Love that it is plastic free. Size is good. Very happy with both the small & large ones.
misshapen heart
★★★★★REGINE R.
very poorly shaped heart, and loose threads,ordered online and did not get a chance to return it.
Q&A
3 answered- How should this seagrass basket be cleaned?
- For cleaning, start by dusting with a soft-bristled brush or vacuum with a brush attachment [1]. For spots, lightly dampen a cloth with a mild soap and water solution, then gently dab the area – avoid soaking the basket [2]. Always dry it thoroughly in a well-ventilated area.
- Is the seagrass treated or coated to resist moisture and mildew in a bathroom environment?
- The product listing does not specify any moisture-resistant treatment. Seagrass naturally has a mild waxy coating that offers some resistance, but prolonged exposure to high humidity or water can cause warping or mold [3]. We recommend using this basket in a well-ventilated bathroom away from direct steam or water.
- Does the natural seagrass have a strong odor when new, and how long does it typically take to dissipate?
- Natural seagrass may have a mild earthy or grassy odor when new, but it typically dissipates within a few days to a week if aired out in a dry, well-ventilated space.