Rustic Basket & Tray Ensemble - Circle of Texture & Time – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Gathering).

Rustic Basket & Tray Ensemble - Circle of Texture & Time – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Gathering).

More than a display—this arrangement is a woven invocation of rhythm, memory, and ancestral breath.

Introducing the Enkito e Oltau Circle of Texture & Time: a curated tabletop ensemble featuring nine woven items—large circular trays leaning against a textured wall, tall cylindrical baskets with open weave patterns, and smaller round vessels arranged with quiet ceremony. The aged backdrop and rustic wooden surface evoke timelessness and tactile storytelling. Designed for boutique interiors, gifting rituals, or ceremonial corners, this collection transforms containment into canvas and texture into tradition.

Artisan Connection:

Handwoven by cooperatives in Nyeri, Kenya, each piece is crafted from sisal and baobab fiber using traditional coiling, plaiting, and open-weave techniques. The circular trays reflect Maasai shield symbolism and sacred geometry. The tall baskets offer breathability and elevation, while the smaller vessels suggest intimacy and ritual offering. The aged wall and wood surface ground the scene in heritage and humility.

Symbolism in Material & Form:

• Tall cylindrical baskets: Breath, rhythm, and ceremonial elevation.

• Circular trays: Continuity, protection, and ancestral layering.

• Small round vessels: Offering, memory, and spiritual care.

• Rustic wood & aged wall: Time, grounding, and cultural storytelling.

Features & Benefits:

• Natural materials: Sisal, baobab fiber, cotton.

• Functional styling: Ideal for storage, gifting, or boutique display.

• Culturally rooted craftsmanship: Each piece tells a story.

• Modular design: Stackable, breathable, and versatile.

Product Details:

• Tray Diameters: Approx. 40–60 cm.

• Basket Heights: 30–50 cm.

• Materials: Sisal, baobab fiber, cotton, natural dyes.

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

Layer with texture. Offer with rhythm. Support an artisan.

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