# Empowering Embroidered Money Projects Noora Schroderus Subtly Comments on Modes or Gendered Power By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-07-30 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embroidered-money References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/400772/Fairytale-Hairdos-Embroidered-On-Powerful-Faces-Found-In-US-British-Currencies/) & [nooraschroderus](http://www.nooraschroderus.com/project/female-money/?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI) Finnish artist Noora Schroderus' embroidered money project relies on pop culture and financial order to comment on industrialization, imposed value, the fetishization of currency and the often strong masculine symbolism that goes hand-in-hand with wealth. Through a playful and skilled technique, the creative stitches the hairstyles of iconic female folklore and [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew)-specific characters onto bills— from a Snow White and George Washington mash-up to a Rapunzel-accentuated Queen Elizabeth II. The embroidered money project is intriguing and engaging. Due to the medium of presentation, Noora Shroderus is able to provide an [artistic commentary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowflake-exhibition) on a very prominent and vital societal stigma in an accessible and playful manner. Photo Credits: Noora Schroderus, T[omi Aho](https://studiotomiaho.fi/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Leaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/leaders) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Embroidered Currency Art:** The use of embroidered art on currency is a unique and playful way to comment on societal stigmas. - **Feminist Commentary:** A trend towards using art to comment on female empowerment and gender roles is emerging. - **Innovative Currency Decoration:** The use of non-traditional decoration techniques on currency is gaining popularity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Creative professionals can incorporate embroidered currency art into their work. - **Feminist Organizations:** Feminist organizations may find embroidered currency art to be a powerful tool for spreading their message. - **Fashion:** The use of embroidery to customize clothing and accessories has been gaining popularity; the same techniques can be used to customize currency and other unconventional items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Politically Artful Textile Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unravel-the-power-and-politics-of-textiles-in-art.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Ornamental AI Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prompting-nowhere.md) - [Artfully Expressive Rug Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/she-rug-collection.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [Artist-Backed Women Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramona-pintea.md)