Artisan Basket Ensemble on Floral Ground - Circle of Scoop & Stripe – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Offering).

Artisan Basket Ensemble on Floral Ground - Circle of Scoop & Stripe – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Offering).

More than a display—this ensemble is a woven invocation of containment, rhythm, and ancestral breath.

Introducing the Enkito e Oltau Circle of Scoop & Stripe: a curated collection of woven vessels, featuring two scoop-shaped containers—one cradling a wrapped offering—and larger baskets with leather handles and bold red bands. Resting on a yellow-and-black floral textile, the scene transforms storage into ceremony and fiber into chant.

Artisan Connection:

Handwoven by cooperatives in Nyeri, Kenya, these baskets blend Kikuyu hosting geometry with Maasai ceremonial symbolism. The scoop forms evoke readiness and ritual gesture, while the red-striped vessels suggest movement, protection, and sacred cadence. Each piece is shaped with intention—offering containment, rhythm, and cultural continuity.

Symbolism in Material & Form:

• Scoop-shaped containers: Offering, readiness, and ancestral gesture.

• Red-striped baskets: Movement, protection, and ceremonial rhythm.

• Tall cylindrical vessel: Containment, breath, and sacred pause.

• Floral textile base: Grounding, celebration, and visual chant.

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

Features & Benefits:

• Natural materials: Sisal, baobab fiber, raffia, cotton, leather.

• 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:

• Scoop Container Lengths: Approx. 25–30 cm.

• Basket Heights: Approx. 40–60 cm.

• Materials: Sisal, baobab fiber, raffia, cotton, leather.

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

Scoop with story. Stripe with rhythm. Support an artisan.

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