Water hyacinth baskets are always among the most popular products at Far Eastern Handicraft. Therefore, we continuously strive to search for and develop various designs of water hyacinth products to meet market trends and bring substantial profits to our partners. This article will help you understand more about each of our water hyacinth baskets, from the selection of raw materials through the production stages to the final product reaching the consumer’s hands.

What is Water Hyacinth?

Origin

Water hyacinth is a species of aquatic plant known for its beautiful flowers, scientifically named Eichhornia crassipes. Originally from the Amazon swamp in South America, water hyacinth became popular in the late 19th century and was introduced to Vietnam, where it now grows wild in rivers, streams, ponds, and lakes.

Water hyacinth flowers are usually uneven and have a bluish-purple color

Shape

The mature water hyacinth plant stands 8-12 inches tall, with a rough, yellow-brown lower body and an upper body that grows in clumps. Its oval leaves, 4-8 inches wide, have a glossy surface with concave veins that arch outwards. The leaf sheaths are rolled together like petals to form a false trunk. Water hyacinth flowers typically bloom from June to September, growing in clusters at the petiole, with each inflorescence bearing 7-10 purple or blue-violet flowers adorned with yellow spots. The plant’s roots form dense bunches, reaching lengths of up to 39 inches in mature specimens.

Features

Water hyacinth is known for its rapid growth rate, capable of doubling in size within 5-10 days. It reproduces prolifically, with each plant producing thousands of seeds that can survive for over 28 years. The plant’s body is light and spongy, adapting well to various climates. When exposed to sunlight, water hyacinth acquires a natural warm yellow color, becoming softer and glossier. These qualities make it an ideal material for handicraft products.

Water hyacinth baskets are, naturally, made from water hyacinth plants

Color

In the art of making water hyacinth products, the primary principle is to maintain its natural color, avoiding the use of paint. If a richer color is desired, the material is dyed before weaving. Although water hyacinth retains color better than seagrass, it will still fade over time. This versatile raw material can be applied to various weaving techniques to create a range of handicrafts, including baskets, bags, trays, and vases. Vietnamese artisans often use iron frames in combination with raw water hyacinth to craft these beautiful handmade products.

Why Should We Choose a Basket Made from Water Hyacinth?

Sustainability

Water hyacinth is an environmentally friendly material that is 100% biodegradable at the end of its use. The production process of water hyacinth baskets involves minimal harmful chemicals, as most of the work is done by hand. Historically, excessive water hyacinth growth obstructed water flow and caused traffic jams, leading to stagnant garbage and polluted water sources. Nowadays, using water hyacinth for handicraft production significantly alleviates these issues.

Each of our products is guaranteed to be 100% made from natural, eco-friendly materials

Diversity of Products

Water hyacinth baskets come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and designs. For instance, Artera Home offers over 16 different water hyacinth basket designs, including high, low, round, square, black, beige, and lidded options.

• Small Water Hyacinth Baskets: Perfect for holding small items such as makeup, medicines, gloves, bath soaps, shampoos, conditioners, towels, laundry needs, fruits, and craft supplies. These baskets can be displayed on shelves, cabinets, tables, and mantels.
• Large Water Hyacinth Baskets: Ideal for larger items such as blankets, pillows, clothes, and children’s toys. They are often placed at the foot of the bed, next to the sofa, in the laundry room, or in a room corner for easy access.

Additionally, different weaving methods are used for specific basket lines:

• Organization & Storage Baskets: Herringbone weave, braided weave, and rice nut weave are suitable for storing items that need protection from dust, moisture, and mold, such as blankets, pillows, and laundry.
• Decorative Baskets: Goose eye weave and open weave are perfect for well-ventilated baskets used for indoor plants, food, and decorative purposes.

Water hyacinth baskets come in a variety of sizes, designs, and weaving styles…

Conveying Traditional Cultural Values

Although water hyacinth weaving is a relatively new craft, it has inherited traditional weaving techniques. Each basket reflects the culture of its place of origin. In Vietnam, craft villages that produce water hyacinth baskets have rich historical and cultural values, showcasing the identity of their communities. Each basket product is a tribute to these cultural beauties, passed down from generation to generation in various forms.

Quality Standards

Before reaching customers, each water hyacinth basket must meet specific quality standards:

• The weaving must be careful and tight enough to cover the iron frame.
• The size of the hyacinth fibers must be consistent.
• The basket must adhere to the designed model.
• It must be fully resistant to moisture, mold, and termites.

Choosing a water hyacinth basket not only supports sustainable practices but also brings a piece of traditional artistry and culture into your home.

Typical Water Hyacinth Products at Far Eastern Handicraft

Water Hyacinth Basket with Wooden Handle (Set 1/Set 2/Set 3)

The shallow water hyacinth basket with wooden handles is one of the most popular products among our customers

Water Hyacinth Laundry Baskets

Water hyacinth laundry baskets are extremely convenient for organizing your home due to their large capacity and durability. Our typical water hyacinth laundry basket designs include:

Water Hyacinth Laundry Basket with Compartment

Round Water Hyacinth Laundry Basket with lid

Other Types of Water Hyacinth Baskets

A collection of water hyacinth baskets displayed in our partner showrooms:

Cylindrical Water Hyacinth Basket

Patterned Water Hyacinth Baskets: These baskets are made from a combination of water hyacinth and other materials such as seagrass, cotton, etc.

Cute Animal Shape for Water Hyacinth Basket

Purchase products from the most reputable water hyacinth manufacturer in Vietnam

Are you looking for reputable wholesale water hyacinth supplies distributors or wholesale water hyacinth supplies manufacturers with a variety of products and preferential discounts? Look no further; stop at Far Eastern Handicraft—one of the best water hyacinth products wholesale suppliers in Vietnam.

Reputable water hyacinth products wholesaler with long-standing expertise

Far Eastern Handicraft, also known as FEH, has more than 19 years of experience in handicrafts and interior design. Since 2003, FEH has been the leading manufacturer of handcrafted home goods in Northern Vietnam. As a reputable home decor manufacturer—and water hyacinth wholesale products supplier in particular—with the capacity to produce numerous water hyacinth supplies in bulk orders and quality assurance in each shipment, FEH has been serving over 600 importers and wholesalers in the US, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East and exporting more than 2,000 containers annually.

A warehouse system with adequate production capacity that satisfies customer demands

The system of factories, workshops, and warehouses at FEH has a good production capacity and satisfies not only the requirements of the major testing certificates in the world but also those of each individual client.

Strict product quality control

Before delivering goods to customers, FEH always pays close attention to product quality inspection. Our quality control team pays close attention to every step of the manufacturing process for products (handmade wicker furniture in particular), starting with the preparation of the raw materials and continuing through the weaving process and product evaluation. In order to guarantee objectivity in the evaluation of product quality, we also have third-party inspection activities.

Internationally standardized water hyacinth supplies supplier with certificates

The system of factories and warehouses operated by FEH has a high production capacity and is certified by ISO, C-TPAT, BSCI, FSC, and ICS.

Each line of furniture produced by Special Far Eastern Handicraft has its own unique certificate. No matter what kind of products you require, FEH ensures they are approved and suitable for the customer.

An experienced R&D team

With many years of experience in the field, FEH has a strong R&D team. Our R&D team has ample experience in home goods market research, especially in water hyacinth supplies bulk. Our team is constantly developing new models to keep up with market trends and consumers’ tastes.

The R&D team is always ready to help customers design and modify products in accordance with their requests.

Great prices: cheap water hyacinth supplies wholesale

As a business with a vast network of connections in the furniture industry in particular and the home decor industry in general, we constantly work to provide our water hyacinth supplies distributors, water hyacinth wholesale suppliers, and water hyacinth product customers with the best prices on the market to maximize profit for the companies that work with us.

Whether you belong to a water hyacinth supplies vendor or a water hyacinth product retailer, you just need to pick the
model or tell us what you have in mind and let us take care of the rest, from developing the sample to mass production and shipping the final products to your destination. Far Eastern Handicraft is one of the best water hyacinth manufacturers in Vietnam.

Whether you belong to a water hyacinth supplies vendor or a water hyacinth product retailer, you just need to pick the model or tell us what you have in mind and let us take care of the rest, from developing the sample to mass production and shipping the final products to your destination. Far Eastern Handicraft is one of the best water hyacinth manufacturers in Vietnam.

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