# Luxe Rustic Coffee Mugs Saburo Hamanaka and Shiro Hamanka's Rare Products Feature Symbolic Pistols By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-08-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rustic-coffee-mug References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/8/shiro-hamanaka-roar-mug-collection) & [blacksense.jp](https://blacksense.jp/sell/list/?filter=null&c_sub=130) Saburo Hamanaka and Shiro Hamanka collaborated to design a collection of rustic coffee mugs made for consumers with a fine attention to detail and appreciation for quality in their drinkware. In order to ensure that more preferences were included in the collection, the two offer a [vast variety of different finishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanus-brass-tankard), which range from sleek and polished to vintage and artfully rusted. No matter what particular variation appeals to each consumer, the rustic coffee mugs all feature a design of two pistols crossing over, adding to its masculine and Western-inspired look. While some show just the pistols, others include a star, or a series of stars above it. In others, [delicate crowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gunia-projects-holiday-collection) are shown above the pistols. The purpose of the pistols pointing against one another is said to be a symbol of peace, as it shows how violence is inverted when one participates in it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rustic Coffee Mugs:** Opportunity for artisans and crafters to create unique and personalized drinkware with a rustic aesthetic. - **Personalized Drinkware:** Potential for businesses to offer customized drinkware options to cater to individual consumer preferences. - **Symbolic Designs:** Innovative chance for designers to incorporate meaningful symbolism into their product designs, adding a unique touch. ### Who This Affects Most - **Artisan Crafts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artisans to create and sell rustic coffee mugs that cater to a niche market. - **Customization Services:** Potential for businesses to provide personalized drinkware options through customization services, tapping into consumer demand. - **Product Design:** Opportunity for designers to explore symbolic elements in their product designs, appealing to consumers looking for meaning in their possessions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bell-Shaped Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-mug.md) - [Landmark-Inspired Glass Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-mount-fuji-glass-mug.md) - [Premium Ultra-Modern Sake Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sake-cup-2.md) - [Holiday Coffee Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-coffee-blend.md) - [Playful Coffee Merch Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-x-mofusand.md) - [Machined Aluminum Sake Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sake-cups.md) - [Limited-Edition Cup Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shade-akanbi.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-doublewall-latte-mugs.md) - [Utensil Holding Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1handmug.md)