# Miniature Ceramic Ghouls The Anders Arhoj and Louise Gaarmaan Ghosts Are Spooky By Jordy E | Published 2012-12-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anders-arhoj References: [missmoss.co.za](http://www.missmoss.co.za/2012/12/13/ghosts) & [arhoj](http://www.arhoj.com) The Anders Arhoj and Louis Gaarmann Ghost collection presents an adorable set of [miniature ghouls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-chucky). The small, spooky pieces can be displayed within a myriad of rooms and interior design settings. Arhoj and Gaarmnn based their collaborative work upon the Japanese Shinto religion. According to the sect, everything in nature is imbued with a soul, be it an inanimate rock or a small pebble. These [ceramic Ghosts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danza-collection) are supposed to represent these very souls, seen in their touching eyes. This yellow, pink and off-white assortment can be used for a variety of purposes. According to the designers, they can suit the needs of [door stoppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berto-hidden-secrets), wedding ring holders, paper weights and even as personable comfort pieces that may be needed on lonely nights. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Miniature Collectibles:** The trend of small, adorable and customizable collectibles presents opportunities to create passion products with unique designs and features. - **Cultural-inspired Decor:** Creating home decor items inspired by different cultures and traditions with a modern twist can be a disruption in the home decor industry. - **Multifunctional Accessories:** The trend of accessories that serve multiple purposes presents an opportunity to design and create innovative wearable items with a wide range of uses. ### Where This Applies - **Collectibles Industry:** Designing and producing collectibles with customizable features that evoke emotions and can serve multiple purposes can create a demand in the market. - **Decor Industry:** Incorporating cultural-inspired home decor items with a modern twist can create uniqueness and demand in the market. - **Fashion Accessories Industry:** Innovative design and functions in fashion accessories can cater to changing consumer lifestyles, creating new markets for products with high functionality and versatility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ceramic Collaborative Glazed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-arhoj-shape.md) - [Dynamic Artful Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-chandelier.md) - [Ghost-Themed Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-spirit.md) - [Smarthome Camera Router Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geist.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Commemorative Urn Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commemorative-urn.md) - [Whimsical Spirit Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima.md) - [Sculptural Home Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffrey-loverboy-2.md)