Stacked Basket Ensemble with Color Accents - Circle of Layers & Lineage – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Gathering).

Stacked Basket Ensemble with Color Accents - Circle of Layers & Lineage – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Gathering).

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

Introducing the Enkito e Oltau Circle of Layers & Lineage: a vibrant sidewalk ensemble featuring six rectangular woven boxes stacked in two rows, topped with medium-sized handled baskets in earthy tones of orange, brown, and black. In front, three bold baskets—two in bright yellow and one in beige—anchor the scene with warmth and visibility. Behind the display, a shop window reveals a large basket with colored accents, a circular woven wall piece, and a tall vase with dried grass, echoing ceremonial layering and cultural storytelling.

Artisan Connection:

Handwoven by cooperatives in Nyeri, Kenya, the boxes and baskets are crafted from sisal, baobab fiber, and dyed raffia using coiling and plaiting techniques. The stacked arrangement reflects offering and seasonal rhythm, while the color palette evokes Maasai beadwork and shield symbolism. The decorative vase and wall piece add breath and elevation, grounding the ensemble in visual and spiritual clarity.

Symbolism in Material & Form:

• Stacked boxes: Containment, layering, and ritual care.

• Colored baskets: Identity, rhythm, and seasonal abundance.

• Circular wall piece: Protection, continuity, and ancestral geometry.

• Vase with dried grass: Breath, transition, and ceremonial pause.

Features & Benefits:

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

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

• Culturally rooted craftsmanship: Each piece tells a story.

• Modular design: Rearrange elements for seasonal or symbolic shifts.

Product Details:

• Box Dimensions: Approx. 40 × 30 × 25 cm.

• Basket Sizes: Vary by style (30–45 cm).

• Wall Piece Diameter: Approx. 60 cm.

• Vase Height: Approx. 70 cm.

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

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

Layer with meaning. Gather with rhythm. Support an artisan.

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