Artisan Display of Baskets, Trays & Spiral Stools - Circle of Texture & Tradition – Enkito e Emayian (Step of Celebration).

Artisan Display of Baskets, Trays & Spiral Stools - Circle of Texture & Tradition – Enkito e Emayian (Step of Celebration).

More than a market stall—this ensemble is a woven invocation of rhythm, color, and ceremonial abundance.

Introducing the Enkito e Emayian Circle of Texture & Tradition: a curated display of handcrafted baskets, flat trays, and conical stools arranged in layered harmony. Cylindrical containers stack like chants, spiral stools anchor the scene in movement, and woven trays pulse with intricate patterning. Mirrors, clocks, and lampshades frame the setting, transforming utility into storytelling and fiber into celebration.

Artisan Connection:

Handwoven by cooperatives in Nyeri, Kenya, the items reflect Kikuyu hosting traditions and Maasai ceremonial geometry. The spiral motifs evoke movement and protection, while the vibrant colorwork speaks to festive gesture and ancestral rhythm. Each piece is shaped with intention—offering breath, grounding, and visual chant.

Symbolism in Material & Form:

• Baskets & trays: Containment, offering, and sacred pause.

• Spiral stools: Movement, strength, and ceremonial grounding.

• Color bursts: Vitality, clarity, and seasonal rhythm.

• Mirrors & clocks: Reflection, timekeeping, and ancestral framing.

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

Features & Benefits:

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

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

• Culturally rooted craftsmanship: Each piece tells a story.

• Layered composition: Texture, light, and visual rhythm.

Product Details:

• Basket Sizes: Varying diameters (30–60 cm).

• Tray Diameters: Approx. 40–50 cm.

• Stool Heights: Approx. 45–60 cm.

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

• Care Instructions: Keep dry. Dust gently. Rotate seasonally.

Celebrate with texture. Ground with rhythm. Support an artisan.

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