Patterned Clay Pot Duo with Artisan Surround - Circle of Vessel & Voice – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Offering).

Patterned Clay Pot Duo with Artisan Surround - Circle of Vessel & Voice – Enkito e Oltau (Step of Offering).

More than pottery—this pair is a sculpted invocation of memory, rhythm, and ancestral breath.

Introducing the Enkito e Oltau Circle of Vessel & Voice: two large, round clay pots with wide rims and intricate carvings—geometric shapes and stylized animal motifs etched into their surfaces. Resting on a woven mat and surrounded by baskets, stools, and carved wood, they transform containment into ceremony and pattern into chant.

Artisan Connection:

Handcrafted by potters in Nyeri, Kenya, these vessels blend Kikuyu hosting geometry with Maasai ceremonial symbolism. The carved motifs evoke storytelling, protection, and sacred rhythm, while the wide rims suggest offering, breath, and ancestral readiness. Each piece is shaped with intention—offering containment, voice, and cultural continuity.

Symbolism in Material & Form:

• Clay pots: Containment, offering, and ancestral memory.

• Carved motifs: Storytelling, protection, and ceremonial rhythm.

• Surrounding woven and wooden items: Layering, grounding, and visual chant.

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

• Woven mat base: Breath, hosting, and sacred pause.

Features & Benefits:

• Natural materials: Clay, sisal, baobab fiber, raffia, olive wood.

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

• Culturally rooted craftsmanship: Each piece tells a story.

• Layered composition: Display together or use individually for daily rituals.

Product Details:

• Pot Height: Approx. 45–55 cm.

• Rim Diameter: Approx. 35 cm.

• Materials: Clay, natural pigments.

• Care Instructions: Keep dry. Dust gently. Avoid impact or moisture.

Contain with story. Offer with rhythm. Support an artisan.

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