# Medieval Leather Vessels 'Hardwick Housewares' is a Breath of (Musky) Fresh Air By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardwick-housewares References: [uncrate](http://www.uncrate.com/men/home/drinkware/leather-vessels/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/hardwickleathergoods?section_id=5504084) The Internet is constantly inundated with futuristic, modern designs that it’s a breath of fresh air to stumble upon products such as those made by [Hardwick Housewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardwick-old-hall). Featuring [handcrafted leather goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carl-friedrik-4), Hardwick Housewares specializes in drinking containers such as [tankards, goblets, mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanus-brass-tankard) and more. Very medieval, it may not be for everyone, but it’s good to know some companies are keeping traditions alive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Handcrafted Goods:** By embracing traditional craftsmanship, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create unique and personalized products in modern markets. - **Heritage-inspired Designs:** By reintroducing historical styles and aesthetics, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity to tap into nostalgia and appeal to consumers seeking a connection to the past. - **Alternative Materials:** By exploring unconventional materials like leather in contemporary product design, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity to offer sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional materials. ### Where This Applies - **Artisanal Crafts:** The artisanal crafts industry can leverage the demand for unique and handcrafted products to disrupt mass-produced markets and offer distinctive goods. - **Home Decor:** In the home decor industry, heritage-inspired designs provide a chance for companies to differentiate themselves and target consumers seeking nostalgia and design authenticity. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The sustainable fashion industry can explore the use of alternative materials like leather to create eco-friendly and stylish products, disrupting traditional fashion norms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leather Homeware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-homeware.md) - [Rerfeshed Historic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloisters-interiors.md) - [Mythical Creature Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-dragon-cast-iron-wood-stove-steamer.md) - [Minimalist Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-bags.md) - [Wabi-Sabi-Informed Green Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-glassware.md) - [Minimalist Glassware Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-glassware.md) - [Handmade Wooden Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-wooden-home-accessories.md) - [Ultra-Heavy Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanus-brass-tankard.md) - [Cultural Heritage-Inspired Vacuum Flasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heirloom-thermos.md)