THE UDON NOODLE BOWL
"Udon, soba, ramen or rice noodle - is there anything better than this plus some piping hot broth? It's pretty much Asian chicken noodle soup for the soul. All you need is this...." - Ming Tsai
The Story of the Buddha Bowl
My design was inspired by the Begging Bowl, or Alms Bowl, used by Buddhist Monks. It is a simple bowl for collecting food or money. Legend has it that Buddha was meditating beneath the Bodhi tree, when a woman offered him a golden bowl filled with rice. Buddha divided the rice into 49 portions, one for each day, until he would be enlightened. Today, you may see the “Buddha Bowl” meal in restaurants or cookbooks. It has become a way of meaning a nutrient rich meal in a bowl.
About Us
ABOUT US
With a small studio near Vancouver, British Columbia & a collaborative studio in California, we can source and support local resources; clay, glazes, boxes, labour, printing, suppliers etc., all from the USA and Canada. All glazes are made in Los Angeles and adhere to California Proposition 65.
Handmade in north america
We are an interdisciplinary design studio. Élan, Owner and Designer has created commercial, corporate, interior and graphic design projects. Along with contract work, Flavour's main focus is on producing contemporary home accessories carried throughout North America and Europe.
With Élan
I strive to design products that make people say "Why didn't I think of that!" My pieces aim to be clever, yet elegant, with a strong emphasis on ergonomics and functionality. I believe that the items you choose to surround yourself with should be interesting. They should enable you to strike up a conversation or at least make you smile.
ACCOLADES
Winner - best product
Our Udon Noodle Bowl received The Best Product Award in the Tabletop category at The International Gourmet Products Show in San Francisco.
Starbucks Commercial
Good days start with coffee. Our Baby Buddha Bowl was featured in a Starbucks Coffee commercial campaign featuring their VIA instant coffee.
San Francisco Chronicle
"Handcrafted bowl wins our Super Bowl trophy. With apologies to the heavily favored and undefeated New England Patriots, here's our SUPER BOWL winner."
OUR MANTRA
"What you think, you become.
What you feel, you attract.
What you imagine, you create." Buddha
