Rectangular Woven Baskets - Circle of Form & Function – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Offering).

Rectangular Woven Baskets - Circle of Form & Function – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Offering).

More than storage—this duo is a woven invocation of containment, clarity, and ceremonial readiness.

Introducing the Enkito e Oltau Circle of Form & Function: two rectangular baskets crafted from tightly woven natural fibers, stacked in quiet harmony. Each features clean vertical sides, a flat base, and cut-out handles for ease of movement. Their minimalist geometry and earthy texture offer both utility and visual rhythm—perfect for hosting, gifting, or grounding a space.

Artisan Connection:

Handwoven by cooperatives in Nyeri, Kenya, these baskets reflect Kikuyu hosting traditions and Maasai ceremonial geometry. Their rectangular form evokes structure and intention, while the natural weave speaks to breath, resilience, and ancestral rhythm.

Symbolism in Material & Form:

• Rectangular shape: Order, containment, and sacred pause.

• Cut-out handles: Movement, readiness, and tactile grace.

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

• White wall backdrop: Clarity, breath, and ceremonial framing.

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.

• Stackable design: Space-saving and visually layered.

Product Details:

• Basket Dimensions:

  • Top Basket: Approx. 40 × 30 × 20 cm.

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

• Handle Style: Rectangular cut-out.

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

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

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

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