# Soft Thorn Necklaces Unusual Crocheted Jewelry from Portugal By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-01-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocheted-jewelry References: [design-mind.blogspot](http://design-mind.blogspot.com/2009/09/kjoo-jewelry.html) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/kjoo) Portuguese artist, Maria João Ribeiro, sells her [crocheted jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vero-25) in her [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop) shop, Kjoo. Her unusual pieces are all one-of-a-kind handmade works of art. Many of her pieces use cotton thread and felted wool in a rainbow of delicious colors. Each of Ribeiro’s unique designs is all original. She uses [high-quality materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs) and is attentive to detail. The pieces are very light and comfortable and make the person who wears them feel as if she is part of the work of art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Handmade Jewelry:** The trend of buying handmade jewelry is growing rapidly, providing opportunities for both established and new creative makers. - **Felted Wool Crafts:** Felted wool is becoming a popular material for creating unique crafts and jewelry items, offering opportunities for innovative artisans. - **Colorful Accessories:** There is a growing demand for colorful accessories that are both unique and expressive, presenting opportunities for designers and creators to offer bold and creative products. ### Where This Applies - **Handmade Goods Marketplaces:** The market for handmade goods has expanded significantly, creating opportunities for online marketplaces like Etsy and others catering to this burgeoning community. - **Craft and Artisanal Retail:** The growing interest in handmade goods and unique crafts has led to new opportunities for retail stores catering to the handmade and artisan communities. - **Arts and Crafts Education:** There is an increasing need for arts and crafts education programs that teach skills in traditional handicrafts like crochet, knitting, and felting, which can foster creativity and innovation among students. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Flower Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foufou.md) - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.md) - [Organically Shaped Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitas.md) - [Preserved Flower Earrings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-petal-heart-earrings.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Chic Artisanal Jewerly Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/judy-carter.md) - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md)