# Crafty Clay Ceramics Elephant Ceramics by the Prop Stylist Michelle Micheal By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-01-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elephant-ceramics References: [trendland.net](http://trendland.net/2011/01/05/elephant-ceramics/) & [elephantceramics](http://www.elephantceramics.com/) The [Elephant Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-elephant-migration) collection by Michelle Michael brings an [earthy, natural look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-collection) and feel to the dining room. Michelle, who is a design editor definitely knows how to make awesome looking dinnerware. To create these stunning Elephant Ceramics, Michelle used homespun linen to create a unique texture in the clay. The [painted products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destree-x-cabana) have a distinct, organic look that will grab your attention. Check out the gallery to see the beautiful pieces of the Elephant Ceramics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Natural Tableware:** This trend highlights the demand for eco-friendly and organic materials in creating unique tableware designs, providing an opportunity for the use of sustainable materials to create similar products. - **DIY Clay Kits:** This trend shows an appetite for handmade and personalized pieces of tableware, providing an opportunity for businesses to create DIY clay kits for individuals to create their own custom pieces. - **Homespun Texture:** This trend showcases the popularity of ceramics with unique textures, offering an opportunity for businesses to experiment with incorporating different textures into their ceramics for a more distinct and quirky design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Eco-friendly Tableware:** This industry can take advantage of the trend of Natural Tableware by using sustainable materials to create unique, eco-friendly tableware products. - **DIY Crafts:** This industry can take advantage of the DIY Clay Kits trend by creating pre-packaged sets for individuals to make their own custom tableware products. - **Artisanal Ceramics:** This industry can take advantage of the Homespun Texture trend by incorporating unique textures into their ceramics to create distinctive and unparalleled pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Handmade Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-9-clay.md) - [Adorable Ceramic Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-homeware1.md) - [Porcelain Dinnerware Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monte-porcelain.md) - [Ceramic Home Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-home-collections.md) - [Luxurious Patterned Ceramic Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patterned-ceramic-plates.md) - [Handmade Modern Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gunia-project.md) - [Hand-Painted Ceramic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handpainted-ceramic-collections.md) - [Minimal Ceramic Tableware Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zuma-tableware.md) - [Structural Ceramic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zemlya.md)