This collection reflects on the idea of home, family, lineage, and an inner sense of support.
Its name derives from the Kazakh word otau — the home that comes into being at the moment a family is formed.
The term resists direct translation; its meaning is rooted in the idea of preserving the family — its internal stability and its protection from the outside world.
The yurt is both a dwelling and a model of the universe for the Kazakh people.
Vertically, it reflects a cosmological order, connecting the upper, middle, and lower worlds.
Horizontally, its space is divided into seven sacred zones, each carrying its own symbolic meaning.
The shanyrak is the central and defining element of the yurt.
It forms the structure of the dome, allowing light and air to pass through, while holding profound symbolic meaning — family, unity, heritage, peace, and well-being, passed from generation to generation.
Kerege
The kerege forms the structural foundation of the yurt.
Its principle lies in the connection of elements into a stable and unified system, where each part functions within the whole.
In Kazakh culture, the wish for a strong kerege and a high shanyrak expresses the idea of stability, unity, and the continuity of family.
Basqur
The basqur is a woven band of coloured threads with tassels at its ends, associated with the imagery of stars and carrying a protective function.
This durable band both binds the elements of the yurt and enriches its interior.
Within the collection, this principle is translated through suspended elements, forming a cohesive and unified system.
