Wooden bowls by Hiroshi Kawai.
“Hiroshi Kawai has always worked with his hands – first as a chef, now as a maker.
Working solely with reclaimed wood, Hiroshi reflects the Japanese value of mottainai – a deep respect for resources, time, and effort and a mindful approach to consumption of and spiritual value of things.
Hiroshi’s approach to both cooking and wood crafting is rooted in monozukuri — literally, the “act of making things” – a term used to describe the Japanese principle of making with care, precision, and pride. Whether preparing a dish or shaping wood, the same devotion to craft, natural ingredients, and attention to detail guides his hands.”
Find his bowls in the kitoki shop and at Dana Lee Brown Studio in Artisan Square, Bowen Island.
