Maaike Roozenburg is a Dutch design artist who has decided the best way to decorate your tree is with traditional root vegetables which once dominated the landscape of his home country. Currently on display at the Moooi Gallery in
Amsterdam, "ornaments depict a Jerusalem artichoke, beetroot, parsnip, turnip and the potato, among others" in the collection of 24 pieces.
Check out more on the ornaments from Maaike Roozenburg at Designboom, and check out more ornaments from Trend Hunter below.
Dutch Vegetable Baubles
Maaike Roozenburg Designs Root-Inspired Ornaments
Trend Themes
1. Vegetable-inspired Ornaments - Exploring the trend of using root vegetables as decorative ornaments, there is an opportunity to develop unique and eco-friendly holiday decorations.
2. Natural and Organic Decor - The trend of incorporating natural elements in decorations opens up opportunities to create sustainable and biodegradable alternatives for traditional ornaments.
3. Cultural and Nostalgic Motifs - Drawing inspiration from nostalgic and traditional symbols, there is potential to create ornaments that represent cultural heritage and evoke emotions of nostalgia.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - In the home decor industry, there is potential for businesses to create unique and innovative holiday ornaments that cater to the growing demand for eco-friendly and culturally significant decor.
2. Eco-friendly Products - The trend of vegetable-inspired ornaments presents an opportunity for companies in the eco-friendly products industry to develop sustainable and biodegradable options for holiday decorations.
3. Tourism and Souvenir Industry - For the tourism and souvenir industry, there is a chance to create ornaments that represent local culture and traditions, appealing to tourists looking for unique and meaningful keepsakes.