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Intricate Technicolor Skulls

The Huichol Beaded Skulls are Spooky Yet Sophisticated

— July 23, 2012 — Art & Design
Huichol beaded skulls are spooky, but ultimately beautiful with incredibly intricate and alluring designs. ‘Our exQuisite Corpse,’ who collaborates with the Huichol people of Western Mexico, handcrafts these colorful skulls.

Each skull is different, with varying use of colors and patterns. Despite their rather morbid canvas, the skulls have a bright and cheery appearance. Each skull is painstakingly hand-beaded with wax on resin -- the creators warn buyers to keep these striking pieces out of the sun and away from heat.

The inspiration for these pieces comes from the Huichol people. As said on the company's website, "The Huichols believe in the power of the Sun God, ancestral spirits and four principal deities -- Deer, Corn, Peyote and the Eagle."
Trend Themes
1. Intricate Beaded Art - The trend of creating intricate designs through beadwork presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the art and craft industry.
2. Morbid Elegance - The trend of creating beautiful and sophisticated pieces inspired by morbid concepts opens doors for disruptive innovation in the realm of fashion and home decor.
3. Cultural Collaboration - The trend of collaborating with indigenous communities to create unique and culturally rich artwork provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the realm of cultural preservation and ethical fashion.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Craft - The art and craft industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating intricate beadwork techniques into various forms of artistic expression.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry can embrace disruptive innovation by combining morbid concepts with high-end designs and materials to create unique and elegant pieces.
3. Home Decor - The home decor industry can seize disruptive innovation opportunities by integrating cultural collaborations and showcasing culturally inspired art pieces like Huichol beaded skulls.
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