If you've hung around TrendHunter.com enough, you know that we love sushi--even inedible sushi. These crazy creations showcase just how much this Japanese culinary staple has rocked our proverbial world.
From LEGO sushi combos to silly kitchen timers, Christmas ornaments and even baby costumes, inedible sushi has pervaded into nearly every aspect of popular culture. Check out these fish-free creations and more below.
Implications - Somehow, food has become quite an inspiration in designer products. Inedible creations have given new meaning to the idea of playing with food with quirky designs that reflect the modern times. With so many creative cuisine ideas and plate presentations, brands are hoping to translate the artistry of the culinary world onto products that evoke the same joy consumers get at the dining table.
15 Inedible Sushi Creations
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Sushi Costumes
10 Inedible Baby and Pet Outfits
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Inedible Sushi
Lego Sushi Combo Platter
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Sushi Leotards
Katy Perry's Fishy Outfit at MTV Video Music Awards Japan
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Sushi Pillow
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Sad Sushi Toys
O-No Crafts Personified Squid Dolls Are Missing their Tentacles
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Making Food Cute
10 Sushi Chic Designs
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Sushi-Inspired Sofas
Fernando and Humberto Campanas Create Rolled Fabric Furniture
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Advertising on Spare Tires
Yuzu Sushi Guerrilla Ad
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Festive Sushi Ornaments
Fishy Baubles For Your Christmas Tree
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Sushi Tattoos
5 Body Designs That Leave Your Skin Raw
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Kitschy Kitchen Timers
This Inedible Sushi Sculpture Doubles as Timekeeper
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Super-Sized Sushi Hats
‘Customize Playmo' Figurines Are Fishtastic
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Sushi Cologne
Smell Like Dinner Wherever You Go
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Fishy Office Supplies
The Sushi Staplers Are Sure to Create Major Nigiri Cravings
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Fishy Cushions
Original Collection of Sushi Pillows Expands (UPDATE)
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