Woven Vessel Ensemble with Beads & Carved Accents - Circle of Texture & Offering – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Gathering).

Woven Vessel Ensemble with Beads & Carved Accents - Circle of Texture & Offering – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Gathering).

More than décor—this ensemble is a woven invocation of containment, rhythm, and ceremonial layering.

Introducing the Enkito e Oltau Circle of Texture & Offering: a curated display featuring a tall cylindrical basket with lid, a smaller vessel cradling curved wooden forms, and a large vase-like woven structure adorned with white beads and a tassel. Spiral wall hangings pulse behind them, while a striped textile and multicolored woven disc add rhythm and color. A single white die rests near the base—an unexpected symbol of chance and play. This composition transforms storage into story and fiber into offering.

Artisan Connection:

Handwoven by cooperatives in Nyeri, Kenya, the baskets and wall art are shaped using coiling and radial techniques that reflect Kikuyu hosting traditions and Maasai ceremonial geometry. The carved wooden pieces and beaded adornments evoke ritual readiness, while the layered textures speak to ancestral rhythm and visual chant.

Symbolism in Material & Form:

• Lidded basket: Containment, memory, and sacred pause.

• Curved wooden forms: Movement, offering, and tactile grace.

• Beaded vessel: Adornment, rhythm, and ceremonial layering.

• Spiral wall hangings: Breath, unity, and ancestral rhythm.

• White die: Chance, play, and unexpected symbolism.

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

Features & Benefits:

• Natural materials: Sisal, baobab fiber, raffia, cotton, wood, glass beads.

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

• Culturally rooted craftsmanship: Each piece tells a story.

• Layered composition: Texture, light, and visual rhythm.

Product Details:

• Basket Heights: Approx. 40–70 cm.

• Wall Hanging Diameters: Approx. 30–50 cm.

• Beaded Vessel Height: Approx. 60 cm.

• Materials: Sisal, baobab fiber, raffia, cotton, wood, glass beads.

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

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

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