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.
Tenmoku Demitasse Cup, Inner & Outer Tin Silver 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.