Open-Weave Storage Baskets in Spiral Ensemble - Circle of Rhythm & Rest – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Gathering).

Open-Weave Storage Baskets in Spiral Ensemble - Circle of Rhythm & Rest – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Gathering).

More than storage—this arrangement is a woven invocation of breath, balance, and ancestral rhythm.

Introducing the Enkito e Oltau Circle of Rhythm & Rest: a curated display of light green rectangular baskets crafted in open-weave patterns, surrounded by cylindrical containers, lidded vessels, and a spiral mat that anchors the scene in motion and memory. Set against a black wall with mounted shelves, this ensemble transforms containment into calm and structure into ceremony.

Artisan Connection:

Woven by cooperatives in Nyeri, Kenya, the baskets are shaped from sisal and baobab fiber using traditional plaiting techniques. Their open weave allows breathability and visibility, ideal for textiles, scrolls, or ritual tools. The spiral mat behind them evokes continuity and ceremonial flow, while the surrounding containers offer layered symbolism—some for offering, others for concealment.

Symbolism in Material & Form:

• Light green baskets: Renewal, clarity, and elemental breath.

• Spiral mat: Continuity, rhythm, and spiritual layering.

• Cylindrical containers: Containment, offering, and woven lineage.

• Black wall & shelves: Depth, grounding, and artisan framing.

• Bench display: Elevation, rhythm, and ceremonial pause.

Features & Benefits:

• Natural materials: Sisal, baobab fiber, cotton.

• Functional styling: Ideal for storage, gifting, or boutique display.

• Culturally rooted craftsmanship: Each piece tells a story.

• Modular design: Stackable, breathable, and versatile.

Product Details:

• Basket Dimensions: Approx. 40 × 30 × 25 cm.

• Mat Diameter: Approx. 60 cm.

• Materials: Sisal, baobab fiber, natural dyes.

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

Store with rhythm. Rest with grace. Support an artisan.

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