Maasai Treasures Kenya
Spherical Crisscross Lampshade - Circle of Glow & Weave – Enkito e Enkai (Step of Illumination).
Spherical Crisscross Lampshade - Circle of Glow & Weave – Enkito e Enkai (Step of Illumination).
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Spherical Crisscross Lampshade - Circle of Glow & Weave – Enkito e Enkai (Step of Illumination).
More than a light fixture—this piece is a woven invocation of warmth, rhythm, and ancestral breath.
Introducing the Enkito e Enkai Circle of Glow & Weave: a spherical lampshade crafted from natural rattan or bamboo, its crisscross lattice casting soft shadows and ambient light. Suspended in a workshop of woven wonders, it transforms illumination into ritual and texture into chant.
Artisan Connection:
Handwoven by cooperatives in Nyeri, Kenya, this fixture blends Kikuyu hosting geometry with Maasai ceremonial symbolism. The spherical form evokes unity and breath, while the open weave suggests movement, protection, and sacred clarity. Each piece is shaped with intention—offering light, rhythm, and cultural continuity.
Symbolism in Material & Form:
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Central bulb: Illumination, breath, and ceremonial clarity.
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Crisscross weave: Movement, protection, and ancestral chant.
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Spherical shape: Unity, rhythm, and sacred pause.
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Natural fibers: Earth, resilience, and artisan pride.
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Surrounding décor: Context, layering, and visual cadence.
Features & Benefits:
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Natural materials: Rattan, bamboo, sisal, baobab fiber, raffia, cotton.
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Functional styling: Ideal for boutique interiors, gifting rituals, or ceremonial hosting.
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Culturally rooted craftsmanship: Each piece tells a story.
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Layered composition: Display as centerpiece or ambient accent.
Product Details:
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Fixture Diameter: Approx. 40 cm.
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Drop Length: Adjustable.
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Materials: Rattan, bamboo, sisal, baobab fiber, raffia, cotton.
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Care Instructions: Dust gently. Use LED bulb. Avoid moisture.
Glow with rhythm. Weave with story. Support an artisan.
Add the Circle of Glow & Weave to your space and carry the spirit of Kenyan craftsmanship into every breath and belonging.
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