KKOT by Jiwon
The story of KKOT is first and foremost that of Jiwon, who arrived in Paris from Korea several years ago and fell in love with another way of life, freer and more sensitive.
After a career change to floral art, she opened KKOT, a place in her image, where she composes delicate bouquets and brings her world to life with great gentleness.
I am Jiwon Kang, a Korean florist, and I run a floral workshop in Paris called KKOT.
Before working with flowers, I first studied furniture design in Korea.
Perhaps this connection with matter and form naturally led me to flowers.
I arrived in Paris in 2016 for a trip and ended up staying. I naturally became interested in flowers. Very quickly, I felt the desire to learn this craft seriously and in depth.
I wanted to understand this field in depth and learn as much as possible.
That's why I chose to start from the beginning, by enrolling in a floristry school in Paris. For four years, I learned the fundamentals of the trade and earned my CAP and BP floristry diplomas. At the same time, I worked with various florists to gain experience and develop my eye for design.
In December 2024, I finally opened my own workshop: KKOT.
“KKOT” means flower in Korean.
It's a very simple word, but for me it evokes a lot: life, fragility and the beauty of the present moment.
My work lies between French floral technique and Korean sensibility.
My main activity is the floral workshop: a time when I share my world and where people can discover flowers in a different way.
Of course, I also make bouquets and arrangements for different occasions.
But what I love most is sharing, taking time with flowers, observing them, understanding them and appreciating them.
To preserve my sensitivity, I try to observe nature and daily life carefully.
I seek a beauty that remains natural, familiar, yet always a little new. This approach is linked to Korean sensibility, where restraint, balance, and simplicity are valued.
In French floral art, the aim is often to fill space. Personally, I prefer to work with emptiness. I like to leave space so that each flower retains its natural movement and can fully exist.
I particularly enjoy working in a minimalist style, whether for a bouquet or an arrangement. But the moment that brings me the most joy remains creating a bridal bouquet.
It's probably the most special bouquet in a woman's life. I always feel so grateful to be able to be a part of that moment. When I think that my bouquet can make someone's most beautiful and happiest day even more beautiful, it touches me deeply.
It's a bit funny to say... but I think my favorite place in my house is my dog's little house. I've furnished it like a real little room: with light wood, very soft natural light, a small rug, a few objects, and a plant.
It's a very simple space, but also very calming. I love the feeling of a cozy little cocoon, warm and tidy. And it's also the place where my dog seems happiest.
I really like scented candles.
I always have several at home, often from different brands, and I like to choose the fragrance according to the atmosphere or my mood that day. I also think that perfume is part of a space's decor. Scent can really change the atmosphere of a room.
I also love everything related to perfumes, like tea, which I also love to collect.
The last thing I bought was a ceramic butter dish. I love to cook, so I also love tableware. I like simple but well-made objects.
Even though I don't have as much time to cook as I used to, I can never resist a beautiful dish or a beautiful tableware item.