# Nesting Wooden Grinders The Nest Mortar and Pestle Takes Its Shape from a Woodpecker Roost By M | Published 2016-09-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-grinder References: [betterlivingthroughdesign](http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/accessories/nest-mortar-and-pestle/) & [patkimdesign](http://patkimdesign.com/shop/eijtmb3w6wv4nbdznvc4hwer2eb8kn) The Nest Mortar and Pestle is a stylish [wooden grinder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-kitchen-tools) with a design inspired by [a woodpecker's roost](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domik-ptashki). The exterior of the grinder is made from a cylindric piece of cut wood that is hollowed with a slot to conveniently tuck away the pestle in the base. This makes the kitchen utensil much more stylish with an aesthetic that looks like a decor piece. The mortar is carved using American Sycomore wood that is shaped entirely by hand using mineral oil and beeswax. The bowl features a hole in the base that is similar to a woodpecker's mark on a tree. This is where the pestle made from black tourmaline and white quarts can be kept until it is needed. The hole is in a separate unit then the bowl in the mortar. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wooden Kitchen Tools:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating more stylish and functional wooden kitchen utensils inspired by nature. - **Hollowed Designs:** Opportunity to design everyday household items with hollowed-out areas for storage or added functionality. - **Nature-inspired Decor:** Opportunity to create decor pieces that draw inspiration from nature-based design. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware Industry:** Companies could create more aesthetically pleasing and functional wooden kitchen utensils that can elevate the presentation of food. - **Housewares Industry:** Brands can develop everyday household items with hollow designs for added storage or functionality beyond its primary use. - **Home Decor Industry:** Opportunity to produce nature-inspired decor that can add accents to everyday household items while being visually pleasing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Geometric Artful Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-collection-1.md) - [Warm Wooden Condiment Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michele-de-lucchi.md) - [Modern Cannabis Grinder Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cannabis-grinder.md) - [Layered Cannabis Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-grinders.md) - [Contemporary Pepper Grinder Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zjddg.md) - [Sleek Portable Coffee Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocinare-essence.md) - [Sculptural Sleek Cannabis Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-set.md) - [Elegant Nutcracker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maillet.md) - [Outdoor-Friendly Pepper Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-pepper-mill.md)