# Fake Brazilian Taxidermy Casa Cor Synthetic Animal Heads By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-08-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-head-decor-synthetic-wall-hangings-hot-from-brazil References: [blog.2modern](http://blog.2modern.com/2008/08/animals-heads-o.html) A hot new design is coming out of Brazil. Fake big game animal heads are being made from [cardboard, resin, acrylic and wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoworks-reishi). **Casa Cor** is the [biggest interior design exhibit in Brazil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightness-tension). The theme this year was the *Villa of Houses* which was meant to showcase warmer living away from impersonal, urban life. One thing: fake big game heads make more sense than real animal heads. **Implications** - The abundance of environmental issues saturating the media has caused consumers to shop more ethically. They are now aware of [cruel animal practices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-animal-lip-balm) and seek products that will fulfill their needs without harming any creatures. Companies can cater to these ethical consumers by manufacturing fully functional products without involving animals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fake-brazilian-taxidermy:** Manufacturing alternative animal products to cater to ethical consumers. - **Synthetic-animal-heads:** Designing and creating animal head decor pieces without harming animals. - **Cardboard-and-resin-design:** Exploring sustainable and eco-friendly design materials for unique decor products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior-design:** Innovating with eco-friendly and cruelty-free material alternatives for unique home decor pieces. - **Fashion:** Developing alternative synthetic animal materials for fashion brands to promote ethical and sustainable fashion. - **Pet Merchandise:** Creating faux animal toys and decor products for pets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Indigenous Amazonian-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibuju.md) - [Minimalist Pet-Inspired Decor Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-pets.md) - [Mountain Atelope-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jomo-tariku.md) - [Wilderness-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habitat-collection.md) - [Material-Centric Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-the-road-exhibition.md) - [Animal-Shaped Luxury Beanbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ark-collection.md) - [Bioplastic-Made Home Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-utopia.md) - [Leather Waste Beanbag Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourtenths.md)