Maasai Treasures Kenya
Cylindrical Lattice Basket with Wooden Supports - Circle of Frame & Flow – Enkito e Naramat (Step of Stillness).
Cylindrical Lattice Basket with Wooden Supports - Circle of Frame & Flow – Enkito e Naramat (Step of Stillness).
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Cylindrical Lattice Basket with Wooden Supports - Circle of Frame & Flow – Enkito e Naramat (Step of Stillness).
More than a basket—this piece is a woven invocation of containment, clarity, and ancestral breath.
Introducing the Enkito e Naramat Circle of Frame & Flow: a cylindrical basket crafted from light-toned natural fibers, its open lattice weave forming a rhythmic pattern of breath and movement. Two vertical wooden supports anchor the form, offering both grip and grounding. Surrounded by stools and woven vessels, this piece transforms utility into ritual and structure into chant.
Artisan Connection:
Handwoven by cooperatives in Nyeri, Kenya, this basket blends Kikuyu hosting geometry with Maasai ceremonial symbolism. The lattice pattern evokes openness and rhythm, while the wooden supports suggest strength, readiness, and sacred pause. Each piece is shaped with intention—offering containment, breath, and cultural continuity.
Symbolism in Material & Form:
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Lattice weave: Breath, movement, and ancestral rhythm.
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Vertical wooden supports: Strength, grip, and ceremonial clarity.
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Cylindrical shape: Containment, unity, and sacred pause.
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Natural fibers: Earth, resilience, and artisan pride.
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Surrounding woven items: Context, layering, and visual cadence.
Features & Benefits:
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Natural materials: Bamboo, rattan, sisal, baobab fiber, raffia, wood.
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Functional styling: Ideal for boutique interiors, gifting rituals, or ceremonial hosting.
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Culturally rooted craftsmanship: Each piece tells a story.
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Layered composition: Display alone or pair with other woven vessels.
Product Details:
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Basket Height: Approx. 45 cm.
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Diameter: Approx. 30 cm.
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Materials: Bamboo, rattan, sisal, baobab fiber, raffia, wood.
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Care Instructions: Keep dry. Dust gently. Avoid direct sunlight.
Contain with clarity. Frame with rhythm. Support an artisan.
Add the Circle of Frame & Flow to your space and carry the spirit of Kenyan craftsmanship into every breath and belonging.
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