Maasai Fan Vessel – 'Enkátá Oltau' (Gathering Ground) – Sculptural Basket of Breath.

Maasai Fan Vessel – 'Enkátá Oltau' (Gathering Ground) – Sculptural Basket of Breath.

Contain rhythm. Weave breath. Ground ancestral grace. This sculptural basket draws from the Maasai concept of Oltau—gathering ground, where form becomes ritual and texture becomes memory. It’s a tactile offering of containment, visual movement, and ceremonial grounding.

Crafted with natural fibers and vertical ridges, the fan-shaped vessel evokes wind, breath, and ancestral rhythm. Its sculptural silhouette and woven texture make it ideal for sacred hosting, decorative layering, or ritual gifting.

Symbolism & Artisan Connection

• Oltau reflects gathering, hearth, and communal rhythm

• Fan shape evokes breath, movement, and spiritual flow

• Vertical ridges symbolize rhythm, continuity, and ancestral layering

• Ensemble honors tactile grace and cultural storytelling

Ceremonial Containment

• Ideal for herbal sachets, ritual bundles, or sacred space styling

• Basket offers sculptural hosting and visual rhythm

• Complements wooden surfaces, ambient lighting, and woven accents

• Blends rustic elegance with Maasai symbolism

Specifications

• Includes:

  • 1 Fan-Shaped Woven Basket (Natural Fiber, Vertical Ridges)

  • Optional: Wooden Table, Interior Styling Elements (Shelves, Lamps, Baskets)

• Materials: Rattan, Sisal, Palm Fiber, Natural Finish

• Care Instructions: Keep dry. Dust gently with soft cloth. Refresh contents seasonally.

Contain breath. Weave grace. Make 'Enkátá Oltau' part of your home’s rituals.