# Sleep Imprint Pillow Art Maryam Ashkanian's Embroidered Pillows Feature Sleeping People Portrayals By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-05-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embroidered-pillows References: [ignant](https://www.ignant.com/2017/04/28/the-mystery-of-sleep-by-maryam-ashkanian/) & [maryamashkanian](http://www.maryamashkanian.com/) If you have ever woken up with the imprint of your pillow on your face, you will certainly relate to Iranian artist Maryam Ashkanian's range of embroidered pillows. Using the finest fabrics and materials, Ashkanian portrays images of people sleeping by stitching them into pillows. Her intention is to present dreaming as a way of entering another universe. "Images of us in dreams are revealed in the right truest evidence; an original icon which introduces us to the peripheral world wildly," says the artist. Though science does not yet allow us to see what others are dreaming, Ashkanian's embroidered pillows offer a raw, relatable depiction of the connection between the physical world and the [dream world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elixir-of-dreams). Embroidered pillows from Ashkanian's "Sleep Series" are available at galleries internationally, and are a decor accent that doubles as immersive art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sleep Art:** Artwork that captures the essence of sleeping people has immense potential to disrupt the home decor industry and bring quirky humor to an otherwise traditional marketplace. - **Virtual Reality Dreaming:** Creating an immersive VR experience that replicates the feeling of sleeping and dreaming can disrupt the entertainment industry and bring a new level of escapism to consumers. - **Smart Pillow Technology:** Incorporating sensors into pillows that can analyze sleep patterns and provide feedback for improvement can disrupt the wellness and sleep aid industries by offering personalized data-driven solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Introducing unique and artistic elements to home decor can disrupt an industry that can often feel stagnant and bring renewed interest to the market. - **Entertainment:** Creating engaging and innovative experiences in the entertainment industry can disrupt traditional forms of entertainment and bring a new level of interactivity to consumers. - **Health and Wellness:** Innovations in the health and wellness industry can disrupt traditional sleep aid solutions and provide data-driven, personalized approaches for improved physical and mental well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Infrared Technology Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-dream-pillow.md) - [Innovative Advanced Pillow Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-sleep.md) - [Customizable Side-Specific Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-artisan-luxury-side-sleeper-pillow.md) - [Self-Powered Smart Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-powered-smart-pillow.md) - [Advanced Brain-Cooling Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-sleep-pillow.md) - [Adaptive Ergonomic Bed Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ostrichpillow-bed-pillow.md) - [Pillow Fort Hotel Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-1.md) - [Nature-Inspired Camping Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-napper.md) - [Ultra-Advanced Camping Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restbase-camp-napper.md)