# Craft-Focused Cookware Stores 'Kettle & Brine' Offers Curated Cookware from All Over the World By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-10-30 | Updated 2015-11-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettle-brine References: [wallpaper](http://www.wallpaper.com/lifestyle/cooking-class-kettle-brine-makes-stocking-your-kitchen-a-dream-in-austin) & [kettleandbrine](http://www.kettleandbrine.com/blogs/gatherings) '[Kettle & Brine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettle-krinkle-chips)' is a thoughtfully curated retail space that sells unique cookware from all over the world. The pieces in the store are chosen by Tarica Navarro, who opened Kettle & Brine as her dream kitchen and home accouterment shop in West Austin. The design-focused pieces are hand-picked by Navarro, and include a wide range of products. Some of these include [caste-iron bottle openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enameled-cast-iron-collection), chess boards and spoons crafted from hand-forged brass. Local Austin brands are also featured, but only if they are one-of-a-kind pieces. Kettle & Brine's interior resembles a contemporary home and invites visitors to lounge and try out the various products. The store also features a kitchen that sells distinct ingredients like Weak Knees Gochujang Sriracha and a variety of Jacob's Salts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Craft-curated Retail:** Retail spaces that focus on offering curated, unique craft products, such as cookware, have an opportunity to provide shoppers with a customer experience that is both immersive and educational. - **Design-focused Products:** Stores that curate design-focused products, such as handmade brass spoons and chess boards, can offer customers exclusive products that they cannot find elsewhere. - **Local Brands Showcased:** Retailers can increase the appeal of their stores by featuring local one-of-a-kind pieces that highlight the surrounding area's unique designs and flavors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** Opportunities exist for cookware stores to offer unique, handmade kitchen tools that are not commonly found in big-box retailers, providing a unique shopping experience while still being affordable. - **Home Decor:** Home decor stores that offer curated goods and put an emphasis on design, such as Kettle & Brine, can provide customers with high-quality products that are both stylish and functional. - **Artisanal Food:** Stores that offer unique ingredients, such as Weak Knees Gochujang Sriracha and Jacob's Salts, can carve a niche market for themselves among consumers looking for artisanal and high-quality food products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cookware Brand Retail Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hestan-culinary.md) - [Affordable Kitchen Outlet Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-outlet-stores.md) - [Community-Oriented Cookbook Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodies-cookbook-shop.md) - [DTC Kitchenware Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-place.md) - [Modern Culinary Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material-kitchen.md) - [Sunning High-Design Cookware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-crate-barrel-and-caraway.md) - [Premium Modern Cookware Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cookware.md) - [Whimsical Cookware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whimsical-cookware.md) - [Restauranteur-Approved Housewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crate-barrel-and-daniel-humm.md)