Orange-Handled Basket Ensemble - Circle of Gathering & Gesture – Enkito e Emayian (Step of Celebration).

Orange-Handled Basket Ensemble - Circle of Gathering & Gesture – Enkito e Emayian (Step of Celebration).

More than a sidewalk display—this ensemble is a woven invocation of movement, unity, and ceremonial welcome.

Introducing the Enkito e Emayian Circle of Gathering & Gesture: six handcrafted baskets with textured layers and vibrant orange handles arranged in a semicircle around a round wicker table. One basket crowns the center, while the others radiate outward like a visual chant. Behind them, woven vessels rest against a green corrugated wall, grounding the scene in rhythm and artisan pride.

Artisan Connection:

Handwoven by cooperatives in Nyeri, Kenya, these baskets reflect Kikuyu hosting traditions and Maasai ceremonial geometry. The orange handles evoke festive readiness, while the semicircle arrangement suggests unity, breath, and ancestral rhythm. Each piece is shaped with intention—offering containment, celebration, and cultural continuity.

Symbolism in Material & Form:

• Textured baskets: Containment, offering, and sacred pause.

• Orange handles: Vitality, movement, and festive gesture.

• Wicker table: Grounding, hosting, and ceremonial center.

• Semicircle layout: Unity, rhythm, and visual chant.

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

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 separately for visual impact.

Product Details:

• Basket Dimensions: Approx. 40 × 35 × 25 cm.

• Handle Material: Dyed cotton or leather.

• Table Diameter: Approx. 60 cm.

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

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

Gather with grace. Offer with rhythm. Support an artisan.

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