For an alternative to traditional taxidermy, check out Yvonne Bavman's felted wool animal sculptures. The bear rug has a really whimsical feel about it and the pigs are so lifelike and look so cute I wont be able to have sausages for a few weeks for sure.
These hand-felted hearts by Amy Long are also particularly attractive, with unexpected details like tiny horseshoes or fire sprinkler heads.
Implications - Along with an increased environmental awareness, consumers have gained an understanding of animal rights. These consumers now desire products that have been manufactured in ethically-sound ways, but that still maintain style. Companies can manufacture products made form faux animal materials for ethical consumers demographics.
Nature-Inspired Wool Art
Felt Animal Sculptures
Trend Themes
1. Nature-inspired Sculptures - With an increased focus on the environment, businesses can provide eco-friendly alternatives with animal-inspired sculptures made from faux materials.
2. Ethically-sound Manufacturing - Manufacturers can appeal to ethical consumers by creating products that are manufactured in ethically-sound ways while still maintaining style.
3. Unexpected Details - Hand-felted sculptures with unique and unexpected details like horseshoes and fire sprinkler heads can attract consumers looking for distinctive art pieces.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Artists and galleries can explore the trend of animal-inspired sculptures made from eco-friendly materials and unique details.
2. Home Decor - Home decor businesses can incorporate ethically-sound decor items made from faux animal materials and nature-inspired designs.
3. Fashion - Fashion businesses can create animal-inspired accessories and clothing using eco-friendly and ethical production methods.