Mabaki Basket with Red Handles - Circle of Motion & Meaning – Enkito e Nabo (Step of New Life).

Mabaki Basket with Red Handles - Circle of Motion & Meaning – Enkito e Nabo (Step of New Life).

More than a basket—this vessel is a woven invocation of movement, memory, and mindful presence.

Introducing the Enkito e Nabo Circle of Motion & Meaning: a handcrafted basket with bold red handles, resting on a wooden surface overlooking the ocean. Inside, a yellow tag labeled “mabaki” and a tablet suggest a blend of tradition and modernity—where digital tools meet ancestral textures. Designed for coastal retreats, artisan markets, or gifting rituals, this basket transforms portability into poetry.

Artisan Connection:

Woven by women’s cooperatives in Nyeri, Kenya, the basket is crafted from sisal and baobab fiber using traditional plaiting techniques. The red handles symbolize vitality and movement, while the “mabaki” tag—Swahili for “remnants” or “leftovers”—invites reflection on sustainability, memory, and what we choose to carry. The ocean view and palm-lined horizon deepen the narrative, grounding the basket in elemental grace.

Symbolism in Material & Form:

• Woven basket: Containment, offering, and ancestral care.

• Red handles: Vitality, movement, and ceremonial energy.

• Mabaki tag: Memory, sustainability, and cultural reflection.

• Tablet inside: Modernity, connection, and layered meaning.

• Beachside balcony: Breath, openness, and elemental rhythm.

• Wooden surface: Grounding, structure, and artisan pride.

Features & Benefits:

• Natural materials: Sisal, baobab fiber, cotton, recycled accents.

• Functional styling: Ideal for gifting, market days, or coastal retreats.

• Culturally rooted craftsmanship: Each piece tells a story.

• Modular design: Stackable, portable, and versatile.

Product Details:

• Basket Height: Approx. 30 cm.

• Width: Approx. 40 cm.

• Handle Material: Cotton-wrapped sisal.

• Materials: Sisal, baobab fiber, recycled paper tag.

• Care Instructions: Keep dry. Dust gently. Avoid prolonged sun exposure.

Carry with care. Reflect with rhythm. Support an artisan.

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