Purple-Beige Basket with Leather-Wrapped Handles - Circle of Contrast & Craft – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Offering).

Purple-Beige Basket with Leather-Wrapped Handles - Circle of Contrast & Craft – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Offering).

More than a basket—this piece is a woven invocation of rhythm, strength, and ceremonial clarity.

Introducing the Enkito e Oltau Circle of Contrast & Craft: a handwoven basket featuring alternating horizontal stripes in deep purple and natural beige, accented by leather-wrapped handles with reddish-brown bases. Set against a backdrop of vibrant woven vessels and textiles, this basket anchors the scene in visual chant and artisan pride. Its form evokes containment, while its colorwork pulses with movement and ancestral rhythm.

Artisan Connection:

Handwoven by cooperatives in Nyeri, Kenya, the basket blends Kikuyu hosting geometry with Maasai ceremonial symbolism. The purple stripe signifies depth and protection, while the beige weave offers breath and grounding. The leather handles suggest readiness and tactile grace—perfect for gifting, hosting, or sacred carry.

Symbolism in Material & Form:

• Purple stripe: Depth, protection, and ceremonial strength.

• Beige weave: Breath, clarity, and grounding.

• Horizontal patterning: Rhythm, continuity, and visual chant.

• Leather-wrapped handles: Movement, readiness, and tactile grace.

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

Features & Benefits:

• Natural materials: Sisal, baobab fiber, raffia, cotton, leather.

• Functional styling: Ideal for boutique interiors, gifting rituals, or ceremonial hosting.

• Culturally rooted craftsmanship: Each piece tells a story.

• Versatile use: Market, home, or sacred carry.

Product Details:

• Basket Dimensions: Approx. 45 × 35 × 25 cm.

• Handle Material: Genuine leather with cotton wrap.

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

• Care Instructions: Keep dry. Dust gently. Store flat when not in use.

Contain with contrast. Offer with rhythm. Support an artisan.

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