# Mystery Statue Tribute Art Intricate Crafts in Honor of the Easter Island Hats By Bianca | Published 2009-09-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-island-hats References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com) In honor of researchers trying to decode the mystery of the meaning of the Easter Island hats this week, I scouted out some of the handmade designs these ancient relics have inspired. The history of this intriguing place off the coast of Chile has us captivated as it’s been said the red Easter Island hats date back to around 1200 when they were made using volcanic red scoria to symbolize “high birth and status,” according to [Telegraph](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telegraph-hotel-tbilisi). All the statue replicas and Easter Island hats and designs seen here are by [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etsy-partners-with-wnba) artists. Design credits go to: [nawbinbeads](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30334923&ref=sr_gallery_3&&ga_search_query=easter+island&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes)x2 | [DSKDesigns](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30119456&ref=sr_gallery_7&&ga_search_query=easter+island&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes)| [pittsburghcakegirl](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26980162&ref=sr_gallery_8&&ga_search_query=easter+island&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes)| [lildecalshoppe](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29748193&ref=sr_gallery_10&&ga_search_query=easter+island&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes)| [Tabooisland](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23595188&ref=sr_gallery_11&&ga_search_query=easter+island&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes)x2 | [castaway17](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29511205&ref=sr_gallery_16&&ga_search_query=easter+island&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes)| [rafdog](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29157893&ref=sr_gallery_21&&ga_search_query=easter+island&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes)| [SusanHPhillips](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15397048&ref=sr_gallery_16&&ga_search_query=easter+island&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&order=date_desc&includes) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Easter-island-inspired Art:** Artists on Etsy are creating Easter Island-inspired statues and hats, presenting opportunities for marketing and showcasing traditional crafts in the e-commerce space. - **Mystery-inspired Crafts:** The mysterious history of Easter Island inspires craft-makers to experiment with new designs and materials, offering disruptive innovation opportunities in the art industry and beyond. - **Volcanic-inspired Decor:** The use of volcanic red scoria in Easter Island hats inspired a trend of using lava and volcanic-inspired decor, offering opportunities for the home decor market to develop unique and original designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **E-commerce:** Etsy artists selling Easter Island-inspired art create new business opportunities and disruption possibilities for the e-commerce industry. - **Artificial Arts Industry:** The creation of Easter Island-inspired art represents an opportunity for the artificial arts industry to experiment with new technologies and materials. - **Home Decor:** Adopting the use of volcanic red scoria in Easter Island hats has opened up possibilities for the home decor industry to develop new ideas and designs based on indigenous materials and techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking Artisan Cheese Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinds-roses-collection.md) - [Unique Elevated Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdive.md) - [Avant-Garde Radish Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radish-hat.md) - [Bread-Themed Fascinators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-hat.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Delicate Basket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculpture.md) - [Stunning Sustainable Pottery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-pottery.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Cultural Craftwear Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paka-1.md)