# Wearing Bones, Antlers & Horns Eye-Popping Ethnic Eco Accessories by Dandi Maestre By Kathy Salazar | Published 2009-07-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandi-maestre References: [dandimaestre](http://www.dandimaestre.com/index.html) & [dandimaestre](http://www.dandimaestre.com/index.html) Dandi Maestre’s bold, colorful, intense, and unique ethnocentric necklaces, rings, bracelets, belts, purses and found objects are seductive to behold and grab the eye when worn. Maestre’s use of shed antlers, horn, reclaimed wood, raw amber, and other [recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited) is genius. Spend some time browsing Dandi Maestre’s treasure trove of unique pieces or ask for a bit of time in her design studio, and you literally feel transported to another place and time. Dandi Maestre’s use of rich colors in every piece make the need to covet one even stronger! For those who want unique jewelry that will make a statement—and will never be found in the local mall—Dandi Maestre’s accessories are definitely ones to check out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ethnocentric Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable and culturally-inspired fashion accessories. - **Reclaimed Materials:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the use of recycled and upcycled materials in jewelry and accessories. - **Colorful and Bold Designs:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the creation of eye-catching and unique jewelry and accessories. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable and ethnocentric fashion accessories. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in sustainable and eco-friendly fashion using reclaimed materials. - **Jewelry Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in unique and colorful jewelry design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Travel-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dean-davidsons-nomad-collection.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md) - [Statement Bangle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bangle-collection.md) - [Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootfull.md) - [Bug-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murder-hornet-ring.md) - [Minimalist Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebone.md)