# Timber Tumblers The Limited Edition Kami Mug Cup Was Hand-Carved by Hidetoshi Takahashi By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kami-mug-cup References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2011/01/limited-edition-kami-mug-cup.html) & [analoguelife](http://www.analoguelife.com/wp/limitededition.html) I don't think I've ever seen quite a cup like the Kami mug cup. Made entirely out of wood, it is stunningly minimalist due to its natural roots. The [hand-carved Kami mug cup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinch-hold) was made at Hidetoshi Takahashi's [woodworking factory in Asahikawa, Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kintsugi-collection). He has been creating contemporary tableware using traditional techniques for years. Only 50 pieces of this particular cup were made, each priced at $48. This [limited-edition piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shade-akanbi) has been branded with a Wallpaper* asterisk. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 22% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wooden Tableware:** The trend of creating minimalist and natural tableware made entirely out of wood, opening opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly dining concepts. - **Limited-edition Products:** The trend of producing exclusive and unique limited-edition pieces of products, providing opportunities for brand differentiation and premium pricing strategies. - **Contemporary Traditional Techniques:** The trend of combining traditional handcrafted techniques with contemporary design, creating unique and high-quality products with a story behind them. ### Where This Applies - **Woodworking:** The woodworking industry can take advantage of the increasing demand for wooden tableware, offering innovative and sustainable products with a high-end touch. - **Small-batch Manufacturing:** Small-batch manufacturing brands can tap into the trend of limited-edition products, producing unique and exclusive pieces that cater to a niche market and enable them to charge premium prices. - **Lifestyle and Home Decor:** Lifestyle and home decor brands can leverage the trend of contemporary traditional techniques, collaborating with artisans to create unique and high-quality products that stand out in the market and appeal to eco-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Landmark-Inspired Glass Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-mount-fuji-glass-mug.md) - [Eco-Friendly Double Wall Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidouble-wall-mugs.md) - [Modular Porcelain Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corcelain.md) - [Premium Ultra-Modern Sake Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sake-cup-2.md) - [Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmm-design.md) - [High-End Ceramic Japanese Teapots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-drinkware.md) - [Curvaceously Ergonomic Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-tumbler.md) - [Eco-Friendly Thermoplastic Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/link-tumbler.md) - [Grown Drinkware Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd.md)