# Globular Grinders The Orb Pestle and Mortar Set is a Contemporary Twist on an Old-School Tool By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orb-pestle-and-mortar References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/05/13/simple-art-of-crushing-herbs/) & [josephjoseph](http://www.josephjoseph.com/) When I was little, I would perch by my Nana in the kitchen and help her prepare dinner--my favorite part was always [grinding up ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/java-g25), and if I had had the Orb Pestle and Mortar, it would have been even better. For some reason, this process made me feel like I was part of a past era and my imagination ran with it. Yet the Orb Pestle and Mortar is definitely a more modern take on the traditional [crushing and grinding method](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michele-de-lucchi). Made out of [porcelain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luneup), it offers two bowls to grind in, providing convenience and versatility. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 50% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modern Mortars:** There is a trend toward modernizing kitchen tools and utensils to provide greater convenience and versatility. - **Nostalgia-inspired Kitchenware:** There is a growing trend toward nostalgia-inspired kitchenware that provides consumers with a sense of connection to the past. - **Porcelain Innovation:** There is an increasing trend in using porcelain as a material for kitchen utensils and tools due to its durability, convenience and versatility. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can take advantage of these trends by incorporating modern conveniences into traditional kitchen tools and utilizing materials such as porcelain to produce innovative products. - **Home Goods:** Home goods industry players can take advantage of the trend towards nostalgia-inspired kitchenware by creating innovative, retro-inspired products that appeal to consumers looking for a sense of nostalgia in their kitchen. - **Ceramics Industry:** The ceramics industry can explore more diverse applications of porcelain and innovative designs in their products to meet the increasing demand for porcelain kitchenware and utensils. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Geometric Artful Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-collection-1.md) - [Vampire-Inspired Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-crusher.md) - [Smart Spice Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravity-grinder.md) - [Modern Cannabis Grinder Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cannabis-grinder.md) - [Dual-Burr Manual Coffee Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momentem-coffee-grinder.md) - [Industrial Scientific Coffee Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acaia-orbit.md) - [Sleek Portable Coffee Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocinare-essence.md) - [Contemporary Pepper Grinder Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zjddg.md) - [Midcentury Modern Coffee Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smeg-cgf01-coffee-grinder.md)