# Gourd-Shaped Baskets The Bulawayo Baskets by Design Afrika are Organic and Seasonal By Meghan Young | Published 2014-12-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-afrika References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/vegetable-decor-gets-chic-and-modern/) & [remodelista](http://www.remodelista.com/posts/design-afrika-baskets) [Design Afrika](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-cloth-project) has created a collection of baskets that resemble a crop of gourds. Considering that Halloween and Thanksgiving have just come and gone, it comes as no wonder that such pieces of home decor would be of interest to people. After all, Design Afrika has managed to put a unique spin on such seasonal staples. People who don't want to deal with the real thing will especially appreciate these baskets. Dubbed Bulawayo, the Design Afrika collection are handmade by traditional artisans from all around Africa. This is yet another reason people will want to get their hands on them. By purchasing a Bulawayo basket, they will be contributing to a [sustainable income for indigenous people](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mvinn-collection), helping preserve their local traditions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Home Decor:** Designing home decor from natural materials and in collaboration with traditional artisans is a trend that promotes sustainability and community empowerment. - **Seasonal Staples with a Twist:** Adding a unique spin to seasonal home decor staples is a trend that appeals to consumers that want distinctive and creative products. - **Socially Responsible Consumerism:** Supporting indigenous people and their traditions through the purchase of handmade products is a trend that appeals to conscientious consumers that value social responsibility. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Handicrafts:** The handicrafts industry can explore the trend of collaborating with traditional artisans to create unique and sustainable products that preserve local cultures and empower communities. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can tap into the trend of designing seasonal staples with a twist by using natural materials and innovative designs to create products that stand out in the market. - **Social Entrepreneurship:** The social entrepreneurship industry can leverage the trend of socially responsible consumerism to create business models that support indigenous communities while promoting sustainable practices and cultural preservation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Whimsical Storage Baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mushroom-woven-basket.md) - [Contemporary African Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily.md) - [Woven Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gurunsi.md) - [Timeless Wool Storage Baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-storage-basket.md) - [Leather Homeware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-homeware.md) - [African Culture-Inspired Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mimi-shodeinde.md) - [Stunning Sustainable Pottery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-pottery.md) - [Experimental Pottery Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project.md)