DO-OH / 2015
Project / Fermentation Jar
Client / Arumjigi
Completion of Project / 2016
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Onggi jar used for fermentation are products of wisdom of the Koreans long ago. The jars presented at this exhibition are the result of exploration into new material and shapes that would suit the modern lifestyle while serving the original function of fermentation. The fermentation vessels presented at this exhibition were produced with utmost care. They are no longer vessels for formation only that are kept in a backyard, but great looking tableware to be placed on the dinner table when entering guests, where the atmosphere of the original drinking culture of serving guests with hospitality is created. The lid of a fermentation vessel is shaped ad round dish. It block air in the fermentation process and can be used as a tray on which wine cups are placed, which is entirely appropriate for refined wine table setting. The fermentation jar has a beautiful shape and was made of environment-friendly plastic. Without compromising the function of traditional double-walled earthenware onggi jar used for fermentation. The wood tray at the bottom prevent the liquor form being affected by changes in the temperature of the ground during the fermentation process, and can be naturally used as a tray when carrying wine from the jar to the wine table.