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Artistic Lacquered Toilets

'Bidocoro' is a Luxury Toilet Crafted in the Tradition of Lacquerware

— March 3, 2017 — Art & Design
Japanese lacquerware inspired Sakamoto Co. to create the Bidocoro luxury toilet.

Naturally, the Bidocoro is a toilet that's painted with lacquer and it is meant to be a showpiece of the Japanese art and craft style. For this reason, the Bidocoro is set to be installed in tourist destinations such as hotels and other facilities that newcomers to the country will be passing through. Because the Bidocoro is expressly after the business market, Sakamoto is currently testing its product with the help of a toilet shop situated in a popular tourist destination in Japan.

The Bidocoro is not the first luxury toilet to grace the market—in the past, there have been toilets shown at museums and special exhibitions covered in 18-karat gold and thousands of Swarovski crystals.
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Toilet Design - Creating high-end, decorative designs for toilets could disrupt the traditional toilet industry by appealing to affluent consumers.
2. Lacquerware-inspired Decor - Incorporating traditional Japanese aesthetics, reminiscent of lacquerware, into home and bathroom decor presents an opportunity for a new design trend.
3. Tourism-focused Facilities - Designing unique and visually striking toilets for tourist destinations, such as hotels and museums, could create a new type of high-end experience for guests.
Industry Implications
1. Bathroom and Toilet Industry - Manufacturers and designers of toilets and bathroom accessories could benefit from incorporating artistic, high-end designs into their products.
2. Home Decor Industry - Luxury home decor brands could create lacquerware-inspired collections, including toilets, to cater to affluent consumers.
3. Hospitality Industry - Hotels and other tourist destinations could create unique and visually striking facilities, including luxury toilets, to offer guests a high-end experience.
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