Hirotomo Doi is a Japanese lacquer artist known for his unique approach to coffee and tea ceremonies, as well as his metal-core lacquerware. He is also known for his coffee ceremony, a pre-planned arrangement that ensures optimal conditions for brewing and serving coffee.
Drip Pot Large, Vermilion Lacquer By Hirotomo DOI
The oldest lacquerware discovered dates back to the Warring States period (403-221 B.C.). the craft has been transferred to Japan, Korea, and other parts of Southeast Asia. The value of a piece of lacquerware only begins with the materials used to make it. A high quality piece of lacquerware requires the skills of several different elements: lacquer, layers, core materials, decoration, colours, design and process.