This basket is woven from water hyacinth, an aquatic plant that grows naturally in slow-moving rivers and ponds.
This basket is characterized by its tightly woven structure and ring-shaped handles on both sides. It is available in three sizes.
Even among water hyacinth products, the makers (production regions) vary depending on the type of item being made—such as baskets, basket bags, small containers, and pot mats—and the weaving technique used.
Many of the artisans are women in their 40s to 70s. Most practice basketry as part of village or community groups, or within family units.
Many work full-time as basket makers, while others practice basketry alongside farming. Those who combine basket making with farming may pause production during harvest seasons to focus on farm work.
As with Krajood basketry, there are not many weavers among the younger generation. Even so, the appeal of natural material products such as these is now being recognized again in Thailand, and we were told that more young people are beginning to choose baskets.
After harvesting, water hyacinth is thoroughly sun-dried and then fumigated.Fumigation removes moisture from the material, making it stable for basket weaving. It also helps deter insects.Depending on the artisan, fumigation may be done either after drying or after the basket has been woven.The basket body has a weave similar to the technique known as matsuba-ami in Japanese Akebi vine basketry. The name comes from the way the horizontal strips split into two, resembling pine needles.It is tightly woven with no gaps, making for a strong and durable structure.This is the rim. The vertical stalks are twisted into a cord-like form and woven in to finish the edge.Seen from the inside, the rim appears clean and well-finished.Top view. The rim has a thin, refined finish.This is where the handle is attached to the rim. Strips used to weave the basket body are wrapped around the ring to secure the connection.The handles are also made from water hyacinth. Strips of the material are braided into three-strand cords, which are wrapped around the core material.This is the S size.It also looks useful for keeping a book you are currently reading, a craft kit, or your child’s study materials.This is the M size.Can be used for storing slippers or clothing.This is the L size.It looks useful beside the sofa for holding blankets, magazines, and other items. The basket can also be used to organize games and toys that tend to get scattered around.
Since water hyacinth is particularly sensitive to humidity, a matte varnish has been applied to the entire basket as a finishing touch. This coating helps prevent the material from absorbing moisture.
When storing vegetables, fruit, clothing, or other items that are eaten or come into contact with the skin, we recommend placing a sheet of paper or fabric inside the basket.
L size
When using the basket, we also recommend keeping it indoors in a well-ventilated place where humidity does not build up. Rather than leaving it on the floor, it is better to place it on a higher shelf. If you live in a two-story home, we recommend keeping it on the second floor rather than the first.
Please watch the short video to see this basket in use and get a sense of its character. [The video includes music.]
This water hyacinth basket has a charming plump shape and rounded ring handles. You may find yourself tossing all kinds of things inside and leaving it out in the room.
Please choose whichever size you prefer.
About Water Hyacinth Craftwork in Thailand
Water hyacinth is an aquatic plant that floats and grows on the surfaces of lakes, marshes, ponds, and gently flowing rivers.
This plant is commonly found throughout Southeast Asia, including Thailand, and basketry using water hyacinth can be seen in many regions.
In Thailand, water hyacinth can be harvested throughout the year, but we are told that healthier plants can be harvested outside the dry season, which runs from January to April. The color of the plants (and the resulting color of the baskets) also varies depending on the region where they are harvested.
Various methods are used in processing: splitting the thick stems into different widths for weaving, twisting the stems into rope-like strands before weaving, peeling the stems thinly and wrapping them, or compressing and shaping them. Water hyacinth is a material that is relatively easy to work with. Baskets and basket bags are woven using wooden molds, while pot mats and slippers are woven using only the maker’s sense of touch.
The pieces introduced here are crafted in the fertile central plains of Thailand, along the Chao Phraya River, where rice-growing regions spread across Suphanburi, Ang Thong, and Chainat provinces.
Please note: This item ships from Japan. As the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country. These costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.
This basket is woven from water hyacinth, an aquatic plant that grows naturally in slow-moving rivers and ponds.
This basket is characterized by its tightly woven structure and ring-shaped handles on both sides. It is available in three sizes.
Even among water hyacinth products, the makers (production regions) vary depending on the type of item being made—such as baskets, basket bags, small containers, and pot mats—and the weaving technique used.
Many of the artisans are women in their 40s to 70s. Most practice basketry as part of village or community groups, or within family units.
Many work full-time as basket makers, while others practice basketry alongside farming. Those who combine basket making with farming may pause production during harvest seasons to focus on farm work.
As with Krajood basketry, there are not many weavers among the younger generation. Even so, the appeal of natural material products such as these is now being recognized again in Thailand, and we were told that more young people are beginning to choose baskets.
After harvesting, water hyacinth is thoroughly sun-dried and then fumigated.Fumigation removes moisture from the material, making it stable for basket weaving. It also helps deter insects.Depending on the artisan, fumigation may be done either after drying or after the basket has been woven.The basket body has a weave similar to the technique known as matsuba-ami in Japanese Akebi vine basketry. The name comes from the way the horizontal strips split into two, resembling pine needles.It is tightly woven with no gaps, making for a strong and durable structure.This is the rim. The vertical stalks are twisted into a cord-like form and woven in to finish the edge.Seen from the inside, the rim appears clean and well-finished.Top view. The rim has a thin, refined finish.This is where the handle is attached to the rim. Strips used to weave the basket body are wrapped around the ring to secure the connection.The handles are also made from water hyacinth. Strips of the material are braided into three-strand cords, which are wrapped around the core material.This is the S size.It also looks useful for keeping a book you are currently reading, a craft kit, or your child’s study materials.This is the M size.Can be used for storing slippers or clothing.This is the L size.It looks useful beside the sofa for holding blankets, magazines, and other items. The basket can also be used to organize games and toys that tend to get scattered around.
Since water hyacinth is particularly sensitive to humidity, a matte varnish has been applied to the entire basket as a finishing touch. This coating helps prevent the material from absorbing moisture.
When storing vegetables, fruit, clothing, or other items that are eaten or come into contact with the skin, we recommend placing a sheet of paper or fabric inside the basket.
L size
When using the basket, we also recommend keeping it indoors in a well-ventilated place where humidity does not build up. Rather than leaving it on the floor, it is better to place it on a higher shelf. If you live in a two-story home, we recommend keeping it on the second floor rather than the first.
Please watch the short video to see this basket in use and get a sense of its character. [The video includes music.]
This water hyacinth basket has a charming plump shape and rounded ring handles. You may find yourself tossing all kinds of things inside and leaving it out in the room.
Please choose whichever size you prefer.
About Water Hyacinth Craftwork in Thailand
Water hyacinth is an aquatic plant that floats and grows on the surfaces of lakes, marshes, ponds, and gently flowing rivers.
This plant is commonly found throughout Southeast Asia, including Thailand, and basketry using water hyacinth can be seen in many regions.
In Thailand, water hyacinth can be harvested throughout the year, but we are told that healthier plants can be harvested outside the dry season, which runs from January to April. The color of the plants (and the resulting color of the baskets) also varies depending on the region where they are harvested.
Various methods are used in processing: splitting the thick stems into different widths for weaving, twisting the stems into rope-like strands before weaving, peeling the stems thinly and wrapping them, or compressing and shaping them. Water hyacinth is a material that is relatively easy to work with. Baskets and basket bags are woven using wooden molds, while pot mats and slippers are woven using only the maker’s sense of touch.
The pieces introduced here are crafted in the fertile central plains of Thailand, along the Chao Phraya River, where rice-growing regions spread across Suphanburi, Ang Thong, and Chainat provinces.
Please note: This item ships from Japan. As the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country. These costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.
This basket is woven from water hyacinth, an aquatic plant that grows naturally in slow-moving rivers and ponds.
This basket is characterized by its tightly woven structure and ring-shaped handles on both sides. It is available in three sizes.
Even among water hyacinth products, the makers (production regions) vary depending on the type of item being made—such as baskets, basket bags, small containers, and pot mats—and the weaving technique used.
Many of the artisans are women in their 40s to 70s. Most practice basketry as part of village or community groups, or within family units.
Many work full-time as basket makers, while others practice basketry alongside farming. Those who combine basket making with farming may pause production during harvest seasons to focus on farm work.
As with Krajood basketry, there are not many weavers among the younger generation. Even so, the appeal of natural material products such as these is now being recognized again in Thailand, and we were told that more young people are beginning to choose baskets.
After harvesting, water hyacinth is thoroughly sun-dried and then fumigated.Fumigation removes moisture from the material, making it stable for basket weaving. It also helps deter insects.Depending on the artisan, fumigation may be done either after drying or after the basket has been woven.The basket body has a weave similar to the technique known as matsuba-ami in Japanese Akebi vine basketry. The name comes from the way the horizontal strips split into two, resembling pine needles.It is tightly woven with no gaps, making for a strong and durable structure.This is the rim. The vertical stalks are twisted into a cord-like form and woven in to finish the edge.Seen from the inside, the rim appears clean and well-finished.Top view. The rim has a thin, refined finish.This is where the handle is attached to the rim. Strips used to weave the basket body are wrapped around the ring to secure the connection.The handles are also made from water hyacinth. Strips of the material are braided into three-strand cords, which are wrapped around the core material.This is the S size.It also looks useful for keeping a book you are currently reading, a craft kit, or your child’s study materials.This is the M size.Can be used for storing slippers or clothing.This is the L size.It looks useful beside the sofa for holding blankets, magazines, and other items. The basket can also be used to organize games and toys that tend to get scattered around.
Since water hyacinth is particularly sensitive to humidity, a matte varnish has been applied to the entire basket as a finishing touch. This coating helps prevent the material from absorbing moisture.
When storing vegetables, fruit, clothing, or other items that are eaten or come into contact with the skin, we recommend placing a sheet of paper or fabric inside the basket.
L size
When using the basket, we also recommend keeping it indoors in a well-ventilated place where humidity does not build up. Rather than leaving it on the floor, it is better to place it on a higher shelf. If you live in a two-story home, we recommend keeping it on the second floor rather than the first.
Please watch the short video to see this basket in use and get a sense of its character. [The video includes music.]
This water hyacinth basket has a charming plump shape and rounded ring handles. You may find yourself tossing all kinds of things inside and leaving it out in the room.
Please choose whichever size you prefer.
About Water Hyacinth Craftwork in Thailand
Water hyacinth is an aquatic plant that floats and grows on the surfaces of lakes, marshes, ponds, and gently flowing rivers.
This plant is commonly found throughout Southeast Asia, including Thailand, and basketry using water hyacinth can be seen in many regions.
In Thailand, water hyacinth can be harvested throughout the year, but we are told that healthier plants can be harvested outside the dry season, which runs from January to April. The color of the plants (and the resulting color of the baskets) also varies depending on the region where they are harvested.
Various methods are used in processing: splitting the thick stems into different widths for weaving, twisting the stems into rope-like strands before weaving, peeling the stems thinly and wrapping them, or compressing and shaping them. Water hyacinth is a material that is relatively easy to work with. Baskets and basket bags are woven using wooden molds, while pot mats and slippers are woven using only the maker’s sense of touch.
The pieces introduced here are crafted in the fertile central plains of Thailand, along the Chao Phraya River, where rice-growing regions spread across Suphanburi, Ang Thong, and Chainat provinces.
Please note: This item ships from Japan. As the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country. These costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.
