Rectangular Woven Baskets with Maasai Lining - Circle of Contain & Heritage – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Offering).

Rectangular Woven Baskets with Maasai Lining - Circle of Contain & Heritage – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Offering).

More than baskets—this trio is a woven invocation of containment, identity, and ancestral rhythm.

Introducing the Enkito e Oltau Circle of Contain & Heritage: three rectangular woven baskets crafted from natural fibers, each lined with bold red-and-black Maasai shuka fabric. The lids open to reveal ritual-ready interiors, secured by leather straps in an “X” formation and finished with light brown handles for graceful portability. Behind them, larger woven vessels echo rhythm and readiness—layering tradition with utility.

Artisan Connection:

Handwoven by cooperatives in Nyeri, Kenya, these baskets blend Kikuyu hosting geometry with Maasai ceremonial symbolism. The shuka lining evokes protection and pride, the rectangular form suggests clarity and offering, and the leather accents add grounding and grace. Each piece is shaped with intention—offering containment, ceremony, and cultural continuity.

Symbolism in Material & Form:

• Rectangular shape: Structure, clarity, and sacred pause.

• Maasai shuka lining: Identity, protection, and ancestral pride.

• Leather straps & handles: Grounding, movement, and ceremonial readiness.

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

Features & Benefits:

• Materials: Sisal, straw, leather, cotton shuka, metal fittings.

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

• Culturally rooted craftsmanship: Each piece tells a story.

• Layered composition: Use for storage, gifting, or ritual presentation.

Product Details:

• Basket Dimensions: Approx. 45 × 30 × 30 cm.

• Materials: Sisal, straw, leather, cotton shuka, metal fittings.

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

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

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