Oval-Handled Basket Duo in Natural Weave - Circle of Stack & Shape – Enkito e Naramat (Step of Stillness).

Oval-Handled Basket Duo in Natural Weave - Circle of Stack & Shape – Enkito e Naramat (Step of Stillness).

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

Introducing the Enkito e Naramat Circle of Stack & Shape: a duo of handwoven baskets crafted from natural fibers, featuring integrated oval handles and clean geometric forms. The round basket rests atop the rectangular base, each shaped with intention and placed on a woven mat and white wooden surface—transforming containment into ritual and structure into chant.

Artisan Connection:

Handwoven by cooperatives in Nyeri, Kenya, these baskets blend Kikuyu hosting geometry with Maasai ceremonial symbolism. The oval handles evoke readiness and sacred grip, while the stacked forms suggest layering, breath, and ancestral rhythm. Each piece is shaped with intention—offering containment, posture, and cultural continuity.

Symbolism in Material & Form:

• Round basket: Unity, offering, and ceremonial hosting.

• Rectangular base: Structure, grounding, and sacred pause.

• Oval handles: Movement, grip, and readiness.

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

• Wooden surface & woven mat: Context, layering, and visual chant.

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 use individually for daily rituals.

Product Details:

• Round Basket Diameter: Approx. 35 cm.

• Rectangular Basket Size: Approx. 40 × 30 × 25 cm.

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

• Care Instructions: Keep dry. Dust gently. Avoid direct sunlight.

Stack with story. Shape with rhythm. Support an artisan.

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