# Private Part-Stealing Crafts Chinese Fox Thief Brings Life to Folklore By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-10-16 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-fox-thief References: [craftastrophe.net](http://craftastrophe.net/2009/10/kinda-reminds-dog-running-hanging-mouth-grab-realized-dog-toy/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13030031) The Chinese Fox Thief is the visualization of a [Chinese fable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corazon-marikit-doll). Apparently the story goes that fox spirits dress up as beautiful women in order to get close to men and steal their genitals. According to the artist, the “[Chinese fox] thief has reverted to her true form and is now admiring her prize,” which, of course, is [male genitalia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice). Strange? Yes. But the [world of crafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assemblage-7-lost-and-found-ii) has much worse to offer than the Chinese fox thief. If you don’t believe me just check out the gallery, and then the related below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Art-inspired Crafts:** Opportunity for craft industries to create unique and artistic pieces inspired by traditional fables and folklore. - **Cultural Appropriation Awareness:** Trend of acknowledging and respecting cultural traditions while creating crafts to avoid offensive or insensitive representations. - **Controversial Crafts:** Growing demand for crafts that push boundaries and provoke discussion and debate, challenging societal norms. ### Where This Applies - **Craft Industry:** Potential innovation opportunity to create a market for unique and culturally-inspired crafts that cater to a diverse consumer base. - **Art Galleries and Museums:** Opportunity for art galleries and museums to showcase and promote crafts that explore traditional fables and folklore in unique and thought-provoking ways. - **Education and Workshops:** Demand for workshops and educational programs that teach individuals about cultural awareness and the importance of respectful craft making. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Sculptural Writing Piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sterling-silver-penis-pen.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Cross-Cultural Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mother-goddess-of-the-three-realms.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Unique Hybrid Mystery Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-x-vegetable-gachapon.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md)