Wicker Armchair Quartet - Circle of Welcome & Craft – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Gathering).

Wicker Armchair Quartet - Circle of Welcome & Craft – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Gathering).

More than seating—this storefront is a woven invocation of hospitality, rhythm, and artisan pride.

Introducing the Enkito e Oltau Circle of Welcome & Craft: a refined outdoor ensemble featuring four wicker armchairs with light gray cushions, arranged in a row on patterned tile flooring. Behind them, a glass window reveals a layered display of woven baskets in varied shapes, sizes, and tones—each one echoing containment, offering, and cultural rhythm. Designed for boutique interiors, gifting rituals, or ceremonial hosting, this collection transforms comfort into storytelling and texture into tradition.

Artisan Connection:

Handcrafted by cooperatives in Nyeri, Kenya, the armchairs are shaped from rattan and sisal using plaiting and open-weave techniques. The cushions offer softness and neutrality, while the baskets reflect Maasai shield symbolism and seasonal abundance. The storefront setting adds visibility and grounding, anchoring the ensemble in cultural pride.

Symbolism in Material & Form:

• Wicker armchairs: Hospitality, breath, and communal care.

• Light gray cushions: Softness, clarity, and ceremonial pause.

• Woven baskets: Containment, layering, and ancestral rhythm.

Features & Benefits:

• Natural materials: Rattan, sisal, baobab fiber, cotton.

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

• Culturally rooted craftsmanship: Each piece tells a story.

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

Product Details:

• Chair Width: Approx. 70 cm each.

• Cushion Thickness: Approx. 10 cm.

• Basket Sizes: Vary by style (30–60 cm).

• Materials: Rattan, sisal, baobab fiber, cotton, natural dyes.

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

Gather with grace. Welcome with rhythm. Support an artisan.

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