# Wine Barrel Bento Packs 'Suteki Box' Modernizes the Traditional Japanese Lunch Pack By Matt Ho | Published 2011-12-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suteki-box References: [materialicious](http://www.materialicious.com/2011/12/suteki-box-bento-style-sushi-tray-recycled-oak-wine-barrel.html) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/88674900/ready-to-ship-suteki-box-bento-style) From [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-christmas-tree-alternative) store 'StilNovoDesign' is the 'Suteki Box,' which takes the traditional Japanese bento box and gives it a modernized look. The Suteki Box is constructed from a [reclaimed wine barrel oak](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mud-house-mini-box) from recycled French barrels. The exterior is stained with a beautiful mahogany color giving it an earthy organic look that's subtle, but stylish. Like any bento box, the interior has different segments that are built to hold various dining items. The box comes with a [ceramic wasabi/soy dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-carp-packaging), a sushi plate, a bowl and a set of wooden chopsticks. Each piece has been glazed with a cherry red color and was created to fit into the Suteki. The Suteki Box is the perfect combination of traditional elements with a contemporary touch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Lunch Boxes:** Opportunity to create sustainable and trendy lunch boxes made from recycled materials - **Modernized Traditional Packaging:** Opportunity to take traditional packaging and modernize it to appeal to contemporary consumers - **Multifunctional Dining Accessories:** Opportunity to design dining accessories that fit together for an efficient and aesthetically pleasing dining experience ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sustainable Packaging:** Opportunity for sustainable packaging companies to create eco-friendly lunch boxes or containers - **Home Decor and Furnishings:** Opportunity for home decor and furnishings companies to create modernized Japanese-inspired designs - **Kitchen Accessories:** Opportunity for kitchen accessory companies to create multifunctional and aesthetically pleasing dining sets ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Japanese Bento-Inspired Stationery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-jot.md) - [Chef-Made Bento Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erewhon-1.md) - [Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-bundle.md) - [Sleek Compartmentalized Lunch Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venn-bento-box.md) - [All-Inclusive Leakproof Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-box1.md) - [Kid-Focused Meal Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-box.md) - [Collaborative Bento-Style Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onthego-meal-kit.md) - [Meal Preparation Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memobento.md) - [Pink Sushi Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dept-sushi.md)