# Hand-Shaped Cigar Ashtrays This Cast Iron Tray Can be Used for Smoking or as an Ornament By Ryan Fowler | Published 2013-04-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cigar-ashtray References: [greatgiftsformen](http://www.greatgiftsformen.com/cast-iron-cigar-ashtray-hand-p-1484.html) This chic cigar ashtray is in the shape of a human hand and has been crafted out of cast iron. This cigar ashtray can also be used as an ornament, to hold change or to store your keys. This is a piece that can be used in almost any setting, whether it be in a home office, den, backyard or anywhere else as a display piece. These cigar ashtrays feature an aged look that has a textured bronze finish over solid cast iron. This is a gift that will work for any occasion, forget about buying boring old ties and gifts that won't be used, this cigar ashtray has a sophisticated look with an affordable price. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cigar Ashtray Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customized and artistic cigar ashtrays that double as decorative pieces in various settings. - **Multi-purpose Ashtrays:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design ashtrays that can be used for multiple purposes, such as holding change or storing keys, in addition to their primary use. - **Unique Ashtray Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with alternative materials for cigar ashtrays, such as eco-friendly options or unconventional finishes, to cater to diverse consumer preferences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate stylish and functional cigar ashtrays into the home decor industry, creating a niche market for unique and eye-catching pieces. - **Gifts & Souvenirs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer personalized and customizable cigar ashtrays as memorable gifts, tapping into the gifts and souvenirs industry with a unique product offering. - **Smoking Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand the range of innovative and aesthetically pleasing cigar ashtrays, contributing to the smoking accessories industry by providing options that enhance the smoking experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Conscious Cannabis Ashtrays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-ashtray.md) - [Storage-Equipped Concrete Ashtrays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessel-ash.md) - [Retro-Modern Ashtray Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houseplant-side-table-ashtray.md) - [Retro Ashtray Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-ashtray.md) - [Elevated Celeb-Backed Ashtray Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ashtray-set.md) - [Opulent Petal Ashtrays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rogue-paq.md) - [Artfully Sculptural Incense Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw030001na.md) - [Militant Cigar Humidors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klaro-30-caliber-smoke-can-humidor.md) - [Clamping Windproof Ashtrays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clamping-windproof-ashtray.md)