Artisan Basket Trio with Rolled Textiles - Circle of Coil & Cloth – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Offering).

Artisan Basket Trio with Rolled Textiles - Circle of Coil & Cloth – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Offering).

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

Introducing the Enkito e Oltau Circle of Coil & Cloth: three tightly coiled baskets in natural tones, stacked and arranged with intention, surrounded by rolled textiles in geometric black-and-white and multicolored stripes. The setting transforms containment into ceremony and fiber into chant.

Artisan Connection:

Handwoven and hand-loomed by cooperatives in Nyeri, Kenya, these baskets and textiles blend Kikuyu hosting geometry with Maasai ceremonial symbolism. The coiled weave evokes breath and continuity, while the rolled mats suggest movement, offering, and sacred pause. Each piece is shaped with intention—offering containment, rhythm, and cultural continuity.

Symbolism in Material & Form:

• Coiled baskets: Breath, containment, and ancestral rhythm.

• Rolled textiles: Movement, offering, and ceremonial layering.

• Stacked arrangement: Hosting, unity, and sacred geometry.

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

• Showroom setting: Context, cadence, and visual chant.

Features & Benefits:

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

• 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 Diameters: Approx. 35–45 cm.

• Textile Lengths: Approx. 1.5–2 meters.

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

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

Contain with coil. Offer with cloth. Support an artisan.

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