Wicker Chair with Tribal Pillows and Artisan Surround - Circle of Seat & Symbol – Enkito e Enkai (Step of Illumination).

Wicker Chair with Tribal Pillows and Artisan Surround - Circle of Seat & Symbol – Enkito e Enkai (Step of Illumination).

More than a chair—this ensemble is a woven invocation of rest, rhythm, and ancestral geometry.

Introducing the Enkito e Enkai Circle of Seat & Symbol: a wicker chair paired with two black pillows adorned in white tribal motifs, framed by a circular woven mirror, a large basket, and a bundle of dried orange-brown grasses. The setting transforms posture into ritual and texture into chant.

Artisan Connection:

Handcrafted by cooperatives in Nyeri, Kenya, this arrangement blends Kikuyu hosting geometry with Maasai ceremonial symbolism. The tribal pillow patterns evoke clarity, protection, and sacred breath, while the surrounding woven forms suggest grounding, movement, and ancestral pause. Each piece is shaped with intention—offering comfort, reflection, and cultural continuity.

Symbolism in Material & Form:

• Black pillows with white motifs: Identity, protection, and ancestral rhythm.

• Wicker chair: Grounding, breath, and ceremonial hosting.

• Dried grasses: Seasonality, offering, and visual chant.

• Woven mirror: Reflection, unity, and sacred geometry.

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

Features & Benefits:

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

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

• Culturally rooted craftsmanship: Each piece tells a story.

• Layered composition: Display as centerpiece or pair with woven vessels.

Product Details:

• Chair Height: Approx. 90 cm.

• Pillow Size: Approx. 45 × 45 cm.

• Materials: Rattan, sisal, baobab fiber, cotton, raffia.

• Care Instructions: Dust gently. Spot clean pillows. Avoid moisture.

Sit with story. Rest with rhythm. Support an artisan.

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