Available at Tortoise Life, Bamboo Insects are hand carved bugs made from tiger print bamboo. The bamboo insects may be one of the first decent examples of fake bugs as art.
There are five different bamboo bugs available at a cost between $55 and $85 per bug. You can also buy a bamboo cage to trap your fake little friends.
Implications - With eco-friendly products and a company's "greenness" becoming an important part of how consumers choose which brands to support, goods that explicitly appeal to the environment or the appreciation of non-human life forms will continue to gain credibility. Similarly, products that can tout their authenticity as "hand-carved" have another advantage in leveraging themselves as a product marketed toward people who care about the brands they purchase being genuine.
Bamboo Insects
Hand Carved Bugs as Art
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Products - Opportunity to create more eco-friendly products that appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers and gain credibility.
2. Appreciation of Non-human Life Forms - Chance to develop products that celebrate and appreciate non-human life forms, catering to consumers who value the environment and biodiversity.
3. Authentic Hand-carved Products - Disruptive innovation opportunity to market products as genuine and handmade, appealing to consumers who prioritize authenticity and craftsmanship.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Home Decor - Artists and home decor companies can explore the creation and sale of unique, eco-friendly bug sculptures to cater to environmentally-conscious consumers seeking distinctive art pieces.
2. Sustainable Fashion - Fashion brands can incorporate bug-inspired designs using eco-friendly materials, tapping into the appreciation for non-human life forms and attracting socially-conscious consumers.
3. Craftsmanship and Artisanal Goods - Craftsmen and artisans can leverage the demand for authentic hand-carved products by creating and marketing a wide range of handmade items, appealing to consumers seeking genuine and unique goods.