# Contemporary Bonsai Planters Kasokudo by Adrian Magu Boasts a Sleek and Sculptural Silhouette By Meghan Young | Published 2014-11-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonsai-planter References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/10/29/kasokudo-bonsai-planter-by-adrian-magu/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/amagu) The Kasokudo Bonsai Planter is one way to bring the art form into the modern household, or even a Western one at that. A traditional pastime for Easterners, it is not widely practiced in the West. Yet people who are looking to add a bit of [art and greenery into their homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-4) will appreciate this particular bonsai planter. Sleek and contemporary, the Kasokudo Bonsai Planter was designed by Adrian Magu. It boasts a [curvaceous cantilevered aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kensaku-oshiro) that creates a long landscape people will be drawn to. On one end is the tree and on the other end of the bonsai planter is a set of jagged rocks that bring a bit of geometric balance to the scene as a whole. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modern Bonsai Planters:** There is an opportunity for innovative designs and materials that bring the traditional bonsai art form into the modern household. - **Sculptural Planters:** The trend towards sculptural planter designs presents an opportunity for unique and artistic plant containers. - **Eastern-inspired Home Decor:** As more people seek to incorporate art from other cultures into their homes, there is a growing market for Eastern-inspired decor items like the Kasokudo Bonsai Planter. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The modern and sculptural design of the Kasokudo Bonsai Planter presents an opportunity for the home decor industry to create new and unique products. - **Indoor Gardening:** With the rise in popularity of houseplants, there is an opportunity for the indoor gardening industry to develop more aesthetically pleasing and functional planters like the Kasokudo Bonsai Planter. - **Artisanal Craftsmanship:** The intricate and unique design of the Kasokudo Bonsai Planter lends itself to the artisanal craftsmanship industry, which could create handcrafted versions of the planter with different materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Minimalist Planter Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-planter-set.md) - [Gentle Slant Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilt-planter.md) - [Chic Staggered Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staggered-planters.md) - [Illusory Planter Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooted-planter.md) - [Naturalistic Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apot-selfwatering-planter.md) - [Zen Workstation Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonsai-desk-lamp.md) - [Biodegradable Growing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sow-co-bonsai-tree.md) - [Virtual Pet Planter Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-pot-concept.md) - [Futuristic Self-Watering Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-klaustrafloria.md)