# Cruelty-Free Feather Clocks This Time Piece Uses Real Bird Plumage to Tell Time By Alyson Wyers | Published 2013-09-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feather-clock References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/448413588650990487/Feather-Clock-by-Marie-Aurore-Stiker-Metral) & [atelierdexercices](http://www.atelierdexercices.com/catalog/product/view/id/1162/s/horloge-a-plumes/category/21/?___store=atelierdexercices_en&___from_store=atelierdexercices_fr) The Feather Clock by Marie-Aurore Striker-Metral for L'atelier d'exercices has a [minimalist design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line) that uses plumage to tell the time. The circular black clock uses delicate pheasant and partridge feathers as hands. The battery-operated wood clock has a glass cover and has fluid hand movement, meaning it does not make a ticking sound. Both the battery and a wall hanger come included. The cruelty-free [feather clock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seiko-alpinist-gmt-spb493j) uses real bird plumes from farm-raised animals that were obtained with respect for the birds' well being and properly disinfected. The piece was designed to look like a "glass cover from a cabinet of curiosities." The hanging timekeeper is ideal for animal lovers and fans of the tribal look, as it makes a contemporary and unique addition to any home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Feather Clocks:** The trend of using real bird plumage in clocks provides an opportunity for innovative and cruelty-free home decor designs. - **Cabinet of Curiosities-inspired Designs:** The trend of designing clocks to resemble glass covers from cabinets of curiosities opens up possibilities for unique and eye-catching timepieces. - **Animal-friendly Timepieces:** The trend of creating clocks using feathers from farm-raised animals showcases an opportunity for cruelty-free and eco-conscious product development. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore the trend of minimalist feather clocks to create innovative and ethically sourced products for animal-loving consumers. - **Design:** The design industry can capitalize on the trend of cabinet of curiosities-inspired clock designs to offer unique and visually striking timepieces to art enthusiasts. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace the animal-friendly timepiece trend by incorporating feathers from farm-raised animals into accessories and jewelry, offering consumers a cruelty-free option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Avian-Accented Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credor-goldfeather-tourbillon-gbcf999.md) - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md) - [Perforated Metal Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moov-and-coo.md) - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [Shooting Target Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clockwerk-target-clocks.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md) - [Elegant Linear Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clockworks.md) - [Reimagined Modern Pendulum Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heng-alarm.md)