Wholesale seagrass baskets are growing in popularity across the globe. It&#;s because sustainability is going top of priority of consumers, so natural fibers are preferred. This article will serve as a guideline about how to source seagrass baskets from Vietnam. Get started now!

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Seagrass For Production

Seagrass (or sedge) is a pliable plant that grows naturally in South-East Asian coastal areas. For making woven baskets, we mainly use cultivated seagrass from field areas which have previously been flooded by the sea.

Natural seagrass field in Nga Son, Thanh Hoa&#;the area famous for best-quality seagrass & largest areas (Source: smithsonianmag)

Seagrass characteristics

Once harvested and dried, seagrass looks smooth, silky, quite soft and has a light brown color. Seagrass is known for its great plasticity and durability&#;making it most favorite for producing baskets.

Seagrass, like other natural fibers, is very hygroscopic (able to absorb water well). Thus, the baskets need to be stored under dry, cool conditions. For exportation, the required moisture content of seagrass baskets ranges from 18% to 22%.

Coloring & weaving styles

Wholesale seagrass products can be decorated by either dyeing or painting. About dyeing, seagrass is more suitable with dark colors, and they might fade over time. Meanwhile, seagrass can be painted with various colors; however, paints on seagrass can peel off quite easily.

Vietnamese weavers also apply different techniques of weaving into the production process. Here are 6 popular seagrass weaving styles for baskets as well as other home products.

6 popular seagrass weaving styles for wholesale storage baskets

Seagrass material cost

In Northern & Central Vietnam, seagrass has lower material cost than other materials (water hyacinth, rattan). That&#;s because these areas have the largest seagrass production capacity. If your customers prefer wholesale woven baskets, kindly consider seagrass &#; reasonable prices and high quality!

The costs are different among seagrass weaving styles. Normally, the highest one is Coiled seagrass & Wrapped seagrass while Split seagrass has the lowest cost.

In Northern & Central Vietnam, seagrass is sourced at the lower costs than rattan and water hyacinth.

Wholesale Seagrass Baskets&#; Quality

Are wholesale seagrass baskets safe? 

&#; Yes, seagrass baskets are surely safe for both consumers & the environment. Seagrass is fast-growing, sustainable and biodegradable. Also, there are almost no chemical uses in the production process. The use of gluing is required to make some kinds of baskets well-shaped and mold-free, and this glue is totally safe for consumers&#; uses. 

>> READ MORE: 3 Highlights about the Production Process of Seagrass Homewares

Are wholesale seagrass baskets waterproof & weather resistant? 

&#; No. For indoor uses only. Not given enough protection from water, seagrass baskets will lose their shape and develop mold. In case seagrass products get wet, let&#;s dry them completely in the sunlight or using drying machines, then store them in warehouses equipped with dehumidifiers.

Wholesale seagrass baskets can hold and carry up to 25 kg.

How durable are wholesale seagrass baskets? 

&#; Strong, stylish and sustainable&#;that&#;s how we would describe wholesale seagrass baskets. Seagrass delivers a high level of durability and plasticity for long-time storage. Based on our testing, seagrass storage baskets can load up to 25-30kg.

Are wholesale seagrass baskets likely to get deformed?

&#; It depends on specific seagrass weaving styles. Some styles should have iron frames to not lose form, such as Twisted seagrass, Split seagrass, Pressed seagrass, Braided seagrass. Others (Coiled seagrass & Wrapped seagrass) make baskets sturdy and well-shaped, without the use of iron frames.

The twisted seagrass basket features iron frames to make it well-shaped.

What To Know Before Buying Wholesale Seagrass Baskets

3.1. Find & Verify seagrass basket manufacturers

Seagrass thrives most in Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Seagrass of Vietnam is not only used for domestic production, but also exported to neighboring Asian countries. Therefore, you should look for manufacturers based in this region. 

If you would like high-quality seagrass, we suggest working with suppliers that source this material from Nga Son (Thanh Hoa, Vietnam). Seagrass of Nga Son is estimated as of the best quality, with even stem&#;s diameter, great plasticity and beautiful natural brown. 

Vietnam has various manufacturers specializing in wholesale seagrass baskets.

Verifying suppliers is also of great importance. For online research, consider their websites, Alibaba pages, or rely on supplier directory sites (Yellowpages) or trade data sites (Panjiva, Import Genius). Have a read for some tips to find trusted wholesale home decor suppliers!

3.2. Choose the right time to order from Vietnam

Seagrass can be affected by constant heavy rain in flood seasons. Floods happen from October to December in Central Vietnam, which will cause bad-quality or rotten seagrass&#;cannot be used for production. It is the reason why there might be an insufficient supply of seagrass during these months.

It is also crucial to pick the right time to order wholesale seagrass baskets from Vietnam. The right order time enables you to get better prices (thanks to lower seagrass costs), shorter production time and more convenient delivery as well.

>> Read more The best time to order natural homewares from Vietnam

Bad-quality or rotten seagrass caused by flood cannot be used for production.

3.3. Quotations & Samples from wholesale seagrass basket suppliers

Not only sourcing dried seagrass, producing companies also need to purchase other materials and accessories from sub-suppliers. In Vietnam, a large part of seagrass baskets are made by local weavers (villagers), then collected and finished by producing companies. The process is relatively long and complex, so it takes a few days for suppliers to calculate and update you (buyers) on exact prices.

Coiled Seagrass has the longest lead time while the time for making Pressed Seagrass is shortest.

As to seagrass basket samples, production time (lead time) depends on shapes, sizes, designs and weaving styles. The more add-on accessories and patterns, the longer production time. Among all seagrass weaving styles:

• Pressed Seagrass has the shortest lead time (commonly used in foldable belly baskets).
• Coiled Seagrass takes weavers the longest time to complete.

Hope that our information is of some help to you in purchasing seagrass baskets from Vietnam and working with Vietnamese suppliers. 

Nowadays, as the market fills with products designed and manufactured by automated processes, many customers favor handmade wicker products. These products are straightforward and environmentally friendly, with designs that are ideal for modern life. Wicker baskets are one of the most popular choices among them. Which woven basket products will therefore be in demand in the years to come? In the article below, we&#;ll examine common types of wicker basket wholesale with an expert Vietnamese wholesaler.

Types of Popular Wicker Baskets on the Market Today

Seagrass Wicker Baskets

Seagrass-based wicker baskets can be adapted to most types of interior design. Each product is made up of small, light yellow seagrass fibers that have been harvested and dried. Small seagrass cords are braided together to create strong ropes, skillfully woven by artisans around the frame to create high-quality wicker basket bulk in various designs.

However, be mindful of the product&#;s moisture, as most seagrass products can become moldy if kept in a humid environment for too long. Therefore, wicker baskets wholesale distributors must have extensive experience preserving goods, always maintaining a stable level of humidity in the seagrass basket to prevent mold from developing.

• Some typical seagrass basket products:

The latest FEH seagrass basket model

Model of wholesale wicker baskets with handles

Our seagrass basket collection

Bamboo Wicker Baskets

The bamboo wicker basket is a one-of-a-kind, handmade item that combines simplicity and sophistication in its beauty. Water-impregnated soft bamboo fibers are used for simple knitting into crafts and creating bamboo basket wholesale items.

Bamboo wicker baskets offer exceptional material characteristics, such as the bamboo&#;s natural regeneration and decomposition. Additionally, bamboo products typically have excellent water resistance and durability, ensuring the security of the items stored inside.

Furthermore, to prevent moldy finished products from reaching customers, wholesale bamboo baskets need to be well cared for by the manufacturer.

 

• Examples of bamboo baskets wholesale products:

Our typical bamboo baskets

Set of bamboo-woven baskets with unique brocade motifs

Sets of bamboo baskets with different sizes

 

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Water Hyacinth Wicker Baskets

Water hyacinth wicker basket products are popular worldwide due to their affordability and wide variety of designs.

An outstanding feature of the water hyacinth basket product is the ability to easily make a variety of knitting with the material. The rolled and twisted weave are two examples of typical weaving techniques for water hyacinth wholesale. These knitting techniques give the basket strength, stability, and ease of use when storing items inside. Alternatively, the open asterisk, hexagonal, or zigzag weaving patterns will give the finished basket a premium appearance.

Like seagrass fiber, woven baskets need a carefully monitored preservation process from skilled water hyacinth basket manufacturers to prevent mold from growing on the finished product.

• Examples of the water hyacinth wholesale wicker baskets in bulk:

Water hyacinth-woven basket in rolling technique

Our new design set of open asterisk weaving pattern

 

Some of our water hyacinth baskets

Set of three baskets made of natural and dyed water hyacinth fibers

 

Rattan Wicker Baskets

Natural rattan is one of the primary components used to make high-quality and long-lasting woven baskets. Rattan is flexible and durable, making it an excellent choice for most handcrafted items, including baskets. Artisans weave natural orange-brown rattan into baskets of various sizes and functions during use.

Like seagrass, water hyacinth, and bamboo, rattan fibers require a preservation process from the rattan basket supplier and a drying room that is always at the proper temperature.

High-humidity places should be avoided to prevent mold growth.

• Examples of our rattan basket wholesale products

Mixed-color rattan wicker baskets

 A typical wicker basket from our latest collection 

rattan basket collection

Purchase from leading wicker baskets wholesale distributors

Are you looking for reputable wholesale basket weaving supplies or wicker basket bulk manufacturers with a variety of products and preferential discounts? Look no further; stop at Far Eastern Handicraft&#;the best handcrafted baskets wholesale supplier in Vietnam.

Reputable wholesale wicker baskets vendors with long-standing expertise

Far Eastern Handicraft, also known as FEH, has more than 19 years of experience in handicrafts and interior design. Since , FEH has been the leading manufacturer of handcrafted home goods in Northern Vietnam. As a reputable home decor manufacturer in general and wholesale wicker baskets vendor in particular with the capacity to produce numerous 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.

Internationally standardized factories 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 handcrafted goods produced by Special Far Eastern Handicraft has its own unique certificate. No matter what kind of products you require, from bamboo basket wholesale to jute basket wholesale, 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 basket wholesale manufacture. 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 on wholesale wicker baskets

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 customers with the best prices on the market to maximize profit for the companies that work with us.

Whether you work in wholesale wicker baskets, wicker basket companies, importation, or retail, 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 wicker baskets wholesale distributors in Vietnam.

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