# Incredible Carved Wooden Vessels Dixie Biggs Creates Lathe-Turned, Leaf-Embellished Art By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-04-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carved-wooden-vessels-dixie-biggs-creates-lathe-turned-leaf-embellished-art References: [dixiebiggs](http://dixiebiggs.com) Dixie Biggs combines craftsmanship and materials in her [lathe-turned wood vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobine). [Nature-inspired carvings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-carvers) often cover the surfaces of her pieces. She sees the carvings as part of, not enhancements to the work. Woodturning is an old art that requires a great deal of patience and skill. Ms. Biggs takes pride in the process of discovering what each piece of wood will reveal and the intimacy of making the art. **Implications** - Dixie Biggs explains that she has loved [woodworking and carving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodcarving-heritage) ever since she was a child. She began to teach herself in 1974 where she first made a chess board. Her favorite woodworking tools are handheld chisels that let her carve immaculate details. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nature-inspired Wood Carving:** Opportunity for artisans to create unique, handcrafted works that celebrate the beauty of nature. - **Lathe-turned Vessels:** Innovative technique to create precise and intricate designs utilizing traditional woodturning methods. - **Handmade Woodworking:** Increasing demand for unique handmade pieces showcasing specialized craftsmanship and personal touches. ### Where This Applies - **Artisanal Woodworking:** Opportunity for artisans to create unique pieces with a strong emphasis on the beauty and natural variations of the wood. - **Home Decor:** Ability to create one-of-a-kind statement pieces that combine function and art, perfect for modern home decor trends. - **Art Galleries:** Incorporating traditional woodworking and natural materials into modern art galleries to offer unique, nature-inspired works of art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Artfully Dynamic Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devin-wilde.md) - [Experimental Pottery Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project.md) - [Elegant Woodturned Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodturned-furniture.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Wooden Identity Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Spiral Glass Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-glass.md) - [Explorative Material Artful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yucca-stuff.md)