Does the seagrass have a strong natural scent, and does it fade over time?

Yes, new seagrass baskets naturally have a mild earthy or grassy scent, similar to hay. 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. You can speed up the process by placing it in a well-ventilated area or briefly in sunlight.

Is the interior of the basket lined or unfinished? Could rough edges snag or damage fabrics like towels or clothing?

The interior is not lined and is finished with the same seagrass weave as the exterior. The weave is generally smooth, but as with many natural fiber baskets, there may be occasional rough fibers that could potentially snag delicate fabrics like fine knits or silk. For storing towels or everyday clothing, we haven't had reports of issues, but if you're concerned, placing a fabric liner inside would provide extra protection.

Will the basket shed loose fibers or fray over time, especially around the handles or rim?

New seagrass baskets commonly shed small loose fibers during the first few weeks of use as the weave settles. This is normal and not a defect; the shedding typically tapers off after about a month. You can speed up the process by gently brushing the surface or wiping with a damp cloth. The handles and rim are more tightly woven, so shedding is usually minimal in those areas.

Can this basket be used in a humid bathroom environment without molding or deteriorating quickly?

Yes, this basket is suitable for humid bathroom environments. Seagrass is naturally moisture-resistant compared to other natural fibers, and the tight weave helps prevent mold and mildew in well-ventilated bathrooms. Just avoid getting the basket soaked or sitting in standing water, as prolonged wetness can weaken the fibers and the metal frame. For best longevity, place it in an area with good airflow.

Simons Maison

Seagrass Round Woven Basket

CA$39.00CAD

In Stock

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

Assorted

Size

ONE SIZE

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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.

Verified claims

Moisture: Seagrass's waxy surface resists bathroom humidity if not soaked.
Break-in period: New baskets shed fibers and have grassy scent; both fade in weeks.
Interior snagging: Interior weave may catch delicate fabrics; fine for cotton towels.
Shedding: Shedding of loose fibers lasts weeks, tapering after a month.
Material: Seagrass that naturally varies in color, has a mild scent, and resists moisture.
Scent: Natural grassy scent fades within days to weeks with airing.
Snag risk: Occasional rough fibers can snag delicate fabrics like silk; towels and everyday clothing are safe.

Product record

Title: Seagrass Round Woven Basket
Brand: Simons Maison
Price: 39 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

The beauty of handwoven variations

After harvesting, seagrass fibers are sun-dried for days, which causes each strand to cure to a slightly different shade — the spectrum from light beige to deeper brown is innate to the material, so the color difference between two baskets reflects the organic drying process rather than a tinting inconsistency.
Seagrass fibers have a natural non-porous, waxy surface that resists dye absorption, which is why virtually all seagrass baskets are left undyed — the visible color differences are the plant’s own pigmentation, not a finishing treatment, so variation is built into the material chemistry from the start.

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
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

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Q&A

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Does the seagrass have a strong natural scent, and does it fade over time?: Yes, new seagrass baskets naturally have a mild earthy or grassy scent, similar to hay. 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 [1][2]. You can speed up the process by placing it in a well-ventilated area or briefly in sunlight.
Is the interior of the basket lined or unfinished? Could rough edges snag or damage fabrics like towels or clothing?: The interior is not lined and is finished with the same seagrass weave as the exterior. The weave is generally smooth, but as with many natural fiber baskets, there may be occasional rough fibers that could potentially snag delicate fabrics like fine knits or silk. For storing towels or everyday clothing, we haven't had reports of issues, but if you're concerned, placing a fabric liner inside would provide extra protection.
Will the basket shed loose fibers or fray over time, especially around the handles or rim?: New seagrass baskets commonly shed small loose fibers during the first few weeks of use as the weave settles. This is normal and not a defect; the shedding typically tapers off after about a month [3]. You can speed up the process by gently brushing the surface or wiping with a damp cloth. The handles and rim are more tightly woven, so shedding is usually minimal in those areas.
Can this basket be used in a humid bathroom environment without molding or deteriorating quickly?: Yes, this basket is suitable for humid bathroom environments. Seagrass is naturally moisture-resistant compared to other natural fibers, and the tight weave helps prevent mold and mildew in well-ventilated bathrooms [4]. Just avoid getting the basket soaked or sitting in standing water, as prolonged wetness can weaken the fibers and the metal frame. For best longevity, place it in an area with good airflow.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/bathroom/baskets-storage-items/seagrass-round-woven-basket--10808-6262800?colourId=0
Updated: July 31, 2026