Artisan Basket Array in Earth & Signal Stripes - Circle of Contain & Color – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Offering).

Artisan Basket Array in Earth & Signal Stripes - Circle of Contain & Color – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Offering).

More than baskets—this is a woven invocation of rhythm, readiness, and ancestral breath.

Introducing the Enkito e Oltau Circle of Contain & Color: a curated display of handcrafted baskets arranged in ceremonial rows outside a shopfront. Each vessel is woven from natural fibers and adorned with vertical and horizontal stripes in red, black, brown, and straw tones—echoing tribal rhythm and visual chant. Some baskets open to offer breath and readiness, while others are lidded to protect memory and ritual.

Artisan Connection:

Handwoven by cooperatives in Nyeri, Kenya, these baskets blend Kikuyu hosting geometry with Maasai ceremonial symbolism. The striped patterns evoke movement and mapping, the varied forms suggest containment and offering, and the layered arrangement signals unity and rhythm. Each piece is shaped with intention—offering utility, visibility, and cultural continuity.

Symbolism in Material & Form:

• Open baskets: Breath, readiness, and ritual offering.

• Lidded vessels: Containment, memory, and sacred pause.

• Striped patterns: Rhythm, mapping, and ancestral signal.

• Natural fibers: Earth, resilience, and artisan pride.

Features & Benefits:

• Materials: Sisal, baobab fiber, raffia, straw.

• Functional styling: Ideal for boutique interiors, gifting rituals, or ceremonial hosting.

• Culturally rooted craftsmanship: Each piece tells a story.

• Layered composition: Display together or use individually for daily rituals.

Product Details:

• Basket Heights: Approx. 30–60 cm.

• Materials: Sisal, baobab fiber, raffia, straw.

• Care Instructions: Keep dry. Dust gently. Avoid direct sunlight.

Contain with clarity. Color with rhythm. Support an artisan.

Add the Circle of Contain & Color to your space and carry the spirit of Kenyan craftsmanship into every breath and belonging.