Simons Maison
Seagrass Round Woven Basket
This is a round woven seagrass basket, a Simons Maison exclusive designed in Canada. It serves as a practical and decorative storage solution, featuring two handles and a rolled rim, made of natural seagrass with a basketweave pattern. It measures 12 inches (31 cm) in height and 15 inches (38 cm) in diameter; color and dimensions may vary slightly, giving each piece unique character.
- Material
- natural seagrass
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories
Color
Size
Specifications
A practical and decorative woven natural seagrass storage basket with two handles.
Woven natural seagrass, two handles, exclusive design from Simons Maison.
- Material
- natural seagrass
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 15x15x12 in
- Category
- Home & Garden > Bathroom Accessories
Additional Attributes
- exclusive
- designed in Canada
- practical storage solution
- decorative
- woven
- natural seagrass
- two handles
- unique colour and dimension variations
- height: 12 inches (31 cm)
- diameter: 15 inches (38 cm)
Product Insights
The Seagrass Round Woven Basket by Simons Maison offers natural, humidity-resistant storage for $39, but comes with tradeoffs: it sheds fibers and has a grassy scent that fade within weeks, and its interior weave may snag delicate fabrics like silk, while being safe for cotton towels.
- Moisture
Seagrass's waxy surface resists bathroom humidity if not soaked.
Why this is supported
The basket's seagrass fibers offer natural moisture resistance. As one Q&A response confirms,
Seagrass is naturally moisture-resistant compared to other natural fibers, and the tight weave helps prevent mold and mildew in well-ventilated bathrooms [4].
Can this basket be used in a humid bathroom environment without molding or deteriorating quickly?. However, it warns,
Just avoid getting the basket soaked or sitting in standing water, as prolonged wetness can weaken the fibers and the metal frame.
Can this basket be used in a humid bathroom environment without molding or deteriorating quickly?. This aligns with the material's inherent impermeability:
Because the fibers are almost impermeable, the fibers of seagrass natural fiber rugs do not take dyes well so color choices are limited.
abc-oriental-rug.comTogether, the evidence shows that while the basket reliably handles humid bathroom air, it must not be soaked.
- Break-in period
New baskets shed fibers and have grassy scent; both fade in weeks.
Why this is supported
During the first month of use, new seagrass baskets exhibit two temporary behaviors. One Q&A response notes,
new seagrass baskets naturally have a mild earthy or grassy scent, similar to hay.
Does the seagrass have a strong natural scent, and does it fade over time?Another explains that
New seagrass baskets commonly shed small loose fibers during the first few weeks of use as the weave settles.
Will the basket shed loose fibers or fray over time, especially around the handles or rim?. However, shedding is concentrated on the body, as
The handles and rim are more tightly woven, so shedding is usually minimal in those areas.
Will the basket shed loose fibers or fray over time, especially around the handles or rim?After a few weeks both the scent and shedding subside.
- Interior snagging
Interior weave may catch delicate fabrics; fine for cotton towels.
Why this is supported
The interior is unlined, as stated:
The interior is not lined and is finished with the same seagrass weave as the exterior.
Is the interior of the basket lined or unfinished? Could rough edges snag or damage fabrics like towels or clothing?While generally smooth,
there may be occasional rough fibers that could potentially snag delicate fabrics like fine knits or silk.
Is the interior of the basket lined or unfinished? Could rough edges snag or damage fabrics like towels or clothing?For everyday bathroom items like cotton towels, this is rarely problematic.
- Shedding
Shedding of loose fibers lasts weeks, tapering after a month.
Why this is supported
Q&A confirms that new baskets
shed small loose fibers during the first few weeks of use
Will the basket shed loose fibers or fray over time, especially around the handles or rim?, and that
the shedding typically tapers off after about a month
Will the basket shed loose fibers or fray over time, especially around the handles or rim?. It also suggests
gently brushing the surface or wiping with a damp cloth
Will the basket shed loose fibers or fray over time, especially around the handles or rim?to reduce shedding, and notes that
The handles and rim are more tightly woven, so shedding is usually minimal in those areas.
Will the basket shed loose fibers or fray over time, especially around the handles or rim?Separately, a buyer tradeoff reveals
occasional rough fibers that could potentially snag delicate fabrics like fine knits or silk
Is the interior of the basket lined or unfinished? Could rough edges snag or damage fabrics like towels or clothing?, which is not a concern for towels but a liner can help.
- Material
Seagrass that naturally varies in color, has a mild scent, and resists moisture.
Why this is supported
The seagrass material naturally has
that fades over time. It is also
naturally moisture-resistant compared to other natural fibers, and the tight weave helps prevent mold and mildew
Can this basket be used in a humid bathroom environment without molding or deteriorating quickly?. Color differences arise because
During this process, fibers naturally shift in color, ranging from light beige to warm honey or deeper brown tones.
fehandicraft.comAdditionally,
Because the fibers are almost impermeable, the fibers of seagrass natural fiber rugs do not take dyes well
abc-oriental-rug.comso colors are limited to natural shades.
Natural color variation across Seagrass Round Woven Baskets originates during the sun-drying process:
The fibers' waxy, non-porous surface resists dye absorption, so baskets are left in their natural undyed state.
Because the fibers are almost impermeable, the fibers of seagrass natural fiber rugs do not take dyes well so color choices are limited. Small variations in colors can be due to what species of seagrass the farmer has planted.
abc-oriental-rug.comTherefore, the 'Color: Assorted' option on this basket guarantees each unit is naturally one-of-a-kind in shade, reflecting its material's organic origin.
- Scent
Natural grassy scent fades within days to weeks with airing.
Why this is supported
The basket's seagrass fiber naturally produces a mild earthy odor, a normal characteristic of the material. The brand states:
new seagrass baskets naturally have a mild earthy or grassy scent, similar to hay.
Does the seagrass have a strong natural scent, and does it fade over time?This scent is a normal characteristic and typically fades within days to weeks as the basket airs out. The brand notes:
This is a normal characteristic of the natural fiber and typically fades within a few days to a couple of weeks as the basket airs out
Does the seagrass have a strong natural scent, and does it fade over time?To accelerate the process, customers can
You can speed up the process by placing it in a well-ventilated area or briefly in sunlight.
Does the seagrass have a strong natural scent, and does it fade over time?Additionally, because seagrass fibers are nearly impermeable to dyes, the scent is entirely from the plant material itself. This dye resistance is noted by a rug manufacturer:
Because the fibers are almost impermeable, the fibers of seagrass natural fiber rugs do not take dyes well so color choices are limited.
abc-oriental-rug.comThus, the scent is not from chemical treatments.
- Snag risk
Occasional rough fibers can snag delicate fabrics like silk; towels and everyday clothing are safe.
Why this is supported
The brand states that
For storing towels or everyday clothing, we haven't had reports of issues
Is the interior of the basket lined or unfinished? Could rough edges snag or damage fabrics like towels or clothing?, but notes that delicate fabrics may catch and recommends
if you're concerned, placing a fabric liner inside would provide extra protection.
Is the interior of the basket lined or unfinished? Could rough edges snag or damage fabrics like towels or clothing?.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Round woven seagrass basket with a rolled rim, visible interior, and two upright looped handles; natural tan woven texture with a basketweave pattern.
- Overall shapeCylindrical, open-top basket with vertical sides and a circular mouth; the interior is visible from the camera angle.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.45 · w 0.68 · h 0.40 (high) - Rim constructionThick rolled rim made of bundled seagrass strands wrapped around the top edge creating a rounded lip.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.40 · w 0.66 · h 0.12 (high) - HandlesTwo looped upright handles made from the same woven seagrass; each handle rises above the rim with a rounded tubular appearance.
2 regions
x 0.13 · y 0.30 · w 0.14 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.73 · y 0.33 · w 0.13 · h 0.18 (high) - Woven patternDense basketweave pattern of horizontal and vertical bundled seagrass strands forming a textured checker-like appearance across the side walls.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.50 · w 0.66 · h 0.30 (high) - Interior finishInterior shows the same woven material and texture as the exterior with visible woven coils at the base of the interior wall.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.46 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high) - Contact with floorBasket sits directly on a wood-grain floor with a small shadow and slight compression at the base where it meets the surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.78 · w 0.66 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Indoor staged scene showing the basket on a wood floor in front of a textured plaster wall and a wooden shelving unit with ceramic vases; soft, warm lighting with gentle shadows.
- Shelf propLight wood shelving unit visible in the upper left background containing neutral ceramic vases and books.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.46 · h 0.48 (high) - Wall textureTextured plaster wall in a pale warm tone visible on the right side of the image.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.98 (high) - FlooringWarm medium-tone wood-grain floor occupying the lower portion of the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.72 · w 1.00 · h 0.28 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, warm directional lighting from the left creates gentle shadows on the basket and floor and subtle highlights on the woven strands.
Colors
natural tan· body and handles#A5724C- Overall shapeCylindrical, open-top basket with vertical sides and a circular mouth; the interior is visible from the camera angle.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the upper portion of a round woven seagrass basket showing rim, interior, side wall weave pattern and one loop handle.
- Overall shapeVisible portion of a round tubular basket showing the upper rim and upper side wall; basket opening faces the camera at a slight downward angle.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.72 · h 0.88 (medium) - Rim constructionThick wrapped rim formed by multiple tightly wrapped seagrass strands creating a rounded, rope-like top edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.63 · h 0.18 (high) - HandleSingle loop handle made from the same wrapped seagrass material, attached to the rim and extending upward and left from the rim.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high) - Weave patternDistinct basket-weave pattern composed of horizontal braided strands interlaced with vertical/looped strands producing a repeated square-like textured pattern.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.63 · h 0.58 (high) - Interior surfaceInterior shows a tighter, darker woven texture with visible gaps between strands and a shadowed appearance compared with the exterior.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.18 · w 0.46 · h 0.46 (high) - Material appearanceNatural fiber material with visible individual strands, coarse texture, and occasional loose fiber tips.
Other
Product photographed on a light wood surface with soft directional lighting from upper left and shallow depth of field; crop focuses on the basket top and handle, leaving lower body partially out of frame.
- Background and surfaceLight-toned wooden floor or surface visible behind and beneath the basket, running diagonally across the image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Shot compositionClose-up crop framing the upper right quadrant of the basket; handle appears near the top-left quadrant; lower portion of the basket is cropped out of frame.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft warm lighting from upper left creates highlights on the rim and subtle shadows inside the basket and on the weave.
- Depth of fieldShallow depth of field with foreground rim and nearby weave in sharp focus and background areas slightly blurred.
Colors
natural tan· basket body exteriorstraw beige· rim and handle#CBA681deep tan· interior weave#7C522C- Overall shapeVisible portion of a round tubular basket showing the upper rim and upper side wall; basket opening faces the camera at a slight downward angle.