Zigzag Woven Stool in Tropical Weave - Circle of Seat & Signal – Enkito e Olkirenyi (Step of Kinship).

Zigzag Woven Stool in Tropical Weave - Circle of Seat & Signal – Enkito e Olkirenyi (Step of Kinship).

More than a stool—this piece is a woven invocation of rhythm, identity, and ancestral mapping.

Introducing the Enkito e Olkirenyi Circle of Seat & Signal: a conical stool with a flat circular top, wrapped in green-and-white zigzag weaving. Placed in a tropical-inspired interior with a rattan armchair, patterned rug, and tiled floor, this piece transforms rest into ceremony and texture into chant.

Artisan Connection:

Handwoven by cooperatives in Nyeri, Kenya, this stool blends Kikuyu hosting geometry with Maasai ceremonial symbolism. The zigzag pattern evokes movement and clarity, the conical base suggests grounding and breath, and the circular top offers unity and sacred pause. Each piece is shaped with intention—offering seat, signal, and cultural continuity.

Symbolism in Material & Form:

•  Zigzag motif: Journey, rhythm, and ancestral mapping.

• Green weave: Renewal, breath, and ceremonial layering.

• Conical form: Grounding, hosting, and sacred pause.

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

Features & Benefits:

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

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

• Culturally rooted craftsmanship: Each piece tells a story.

• Layered composition: Display solo or pair with woven vessels and pendant trays.

Product Details:

• Stool Height: Approx. 45 cm.

• Diameter: Approx. 35 cm.

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

• Care Instructions: Dust gently. Keep dry. Avoid direct sunlight.

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

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