# Etched Timber Two-Wheelers Engraved Walnut Handlebars Underscore a Contemporary Concern for Detail By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-05-31 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engraved-walnut-handlebars References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/48172/) & [lasercutstudio.tumblr](http://lasercutstudio.tumblr.com/) It isn't true that the manufacturing industry is headed totally in the direction of the cheap and the mass-produced, as examples like these engraved walnut handlebars prove that quality and craftsmanship maintain a thriving market for the middle class. Likely because of a great shift to quickly made commodities, the public loves to see pieces put together by hand with care and attention. Here we have a straight or flat style of bicycle handgrips that's been sawed and sanded from a rich [solid wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barricane-tables). The Laser Cut Studio used its [precision machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gcode-flatware) to score a tight crisscrossing pattern around the end thirds of the cane to help create a bit of traction between a rider's hands and these engraved walnut handlebars. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Handcrafted Goods:** The trend of handcrafted goods showcases consumers' desire for quality and attention to detail. - **Customization:** The trend of customization highlights the demand for personalized and unique products. - **Artisanal Manufacturing:** The trend of artisanal manufacturing emphasizes the value of traditional craftsmanship in the market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture and Home Decor:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop technology that combines traditional woodworking techniques with modern manufacturing methods for efficient and customizable furniture production. - **Bicycle Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create a platform that allows customers to design and order personalized bicycle components, such as engraved handlebars, online. - **Luxury Goods:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Introduce sustainable and ethically sourced materials into the production of high-end products, catering to the growing consumer demand for environmentally conscious luxury goods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Off-Road Timber Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravel-wood-bike.md) - [Limited Production Timber Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alfredo-wooden-bikes.md) - [Handmade Wooden Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-wooden-home-accessories.md) - [Striped Wooden Handles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensible-streaker.md) - [Intricate Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intricate-jigsaw-puzzle.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Ultra-Sophisticated Modern Furniture Finishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-oiled-walnut.md) - [Extravagant Handcrafted Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-furniture.md) - [Imperfect Timber Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no1-common.md)