KALA BOWLS - Design by Monica Förster Design Studio for ZANAT
photo courtesy of Monica Förster Design Studio
Kala Bowls are a collection of hand-carved sculptural objects created by Monica Förster Design Studio. Inspired by the organic flow of nature—water cascading off a cliff, the curve of a leaf, the first bloom of spring — their form symbolizes rebirth and renewal.
Named after the Calla Lily (“Kala” in Bosnian), each bowl is carved from a single piece of wood, transforming natural material into functional art. The collection is defined by its carved internal grooves, expressive side cutouts, and fully textured surfaces that elevate the bowls into true sculptural pieces.
Monica Förster, founder and creative director of her Stockholm-based studio, is one of Sweden’s most internationally recognized designers, with work featured in museums worldwide. As Creative Director of Zanat, she has also helped evolve the company’s historic carving techniques, which are now inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
