Water Hyacinth Baskets: A Sustainable Décor Element For Your Home

When people in Vietnam and other parts of the world thought that water hyacinth was useless, it turns out this plant has many uses for humanity. It is so thick that the water cannot be seen beneath it. Water hyacinth was considered a useless plant that is harmful to the environment and the waterways. This affects the boats being able to travel down the waterways and harms the plant and wildlife in the rivers. 

So on one side, cutting and removing water hyacinths can help ease the environmental burden on the waterways. This will help clear these waterways for the boats and other river life. 

However, on the other side, you can use water hyacinth to decorate your home. Elevate your interior space to remarkable with water hyacinth baskets. Below mentioned are some ideas on how one can use water hyacinth as a home decor item:

Baskets – One of the best-known ways to use water hyacinth is in the form of baskets. Baskets can be made in various sizes. Since the material is quite thick, it can usually be used for some very large-sized baskets.

Trays – Similar to baskets, water hyacinth, can also be used for trays. The weave of the tray can be with or without a metal frame with the baskets so that the trays can keep their shape.

As a Lamp Base – Water hyacinth can also be used as a lamp base. The lamp bases will need a metal frame for the water hyacinth to sustain the shape.

For Lampshades and Lighting Products – Water hyacinth is also being used for many lampshades and lighting products. Like the other uses, this also needs to be woven around a metal frame.

Mirror frames and wall art – Water hyacinth can also be used to make mirror frames and wall art with a metal frame.

Furniture – Water hyacinth is used to weave and decorate furniture. Like the other products, it also needs to have a metal or frame.

Baskets, handbags, picture frames, and other decorative materials made from weaving water hyacinth into wicker are lightweight but durable. Like all sustainable décor items, they require special care and handling.

The beauty of water hyacinth is that it can be made into anything you might need. From baskets and handbags to picture frames, trays, tea coasters or even decorative materials like wicker furniture - the options are limitless. However, because this fabric requires special care when handling so as not to damage its durability; consider:

• Not a good choice to place such baskets at the top of the fireplace mantel in winter. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources like a fireplace or woodstove. However, a light coat of lemon oil will help restore it if needed. 
• The baskets are susceptible to oil and grease. Keep it in well-ventilated areas. 
• Use a feather duster or a clean, dry paintbrush to clean the basket.    

There are several ways to use water hyacinth for home decor. All water hyacinth production is 100% handwoven, and it cannot be woven by machine. We supply a very popular range in the water hyacinth range of baskets. In particular, the rectangle baskets are available in natural colour and washed white. Call on 03 9431 0177 to know more.