# Flower Beanbags Lotus-Shaped Dream Bag Inspires Spirituality By Pearl | Published 2011-01-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-beanbags References: [oddee](http://www.oddee.com/item_97346.aspx) & [humanflowerproject](http://www.humanflowerproject.com/index.php/weblog/comments/would_you_like_to_sit_on_a_lotus/) Flower beanbags such as the Dream Bag are ideal for transporting because the petal-like [multi-pillows can be folded up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sander-series). However the choice of the flower (the lotus) is significant from a spiritual sense. The lotus bloom has often been depicted in pictures of Indian and Egyptian gods as well as with Buddha. The flower signifies “[fertility, prosperity, fruition, and riches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanti-chair).” The designers, Ulrika E. Engberg and Kasper Medin are currently looking for industrial support to market their novel [flower beanbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blooming-furniture). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Foldable Beanbags:** The ability to fold up beanbags presents opportunities for compact and portable seating solutions. - **Spiritual Home Decor:** Incorporating spiritual symbolism into home decor products taps into a demand for spirituality and mindfulness. - **Symbolic Design:** Designing products with symbolism like the lotus flower opens up possibilities to connect with deeper meanings and cultural references. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the furniture industry can explore the development and production of foldable beanbags to cater to customers' need for convenient seating options. - **Home Decor:** Home decor retailers can consider adding spiritual-themed products, such as flower beanbags, to their offerings to appeal to consumers seeking products with deeper meanings and connections to spirituality. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage symbolic designs, like the lotus-shaped beanbags, to create spaces that evoke a sense of spirituality and mindfulness for their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cozy Wearable Bean Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-bean-bag.md) - [Calming Desktop Novelty Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-peaceful-lotus.md) - [Transparent Bean Bag Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-bean-bag.md) - [Cozy Flower-Like Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beba-armchair.md) - [Multi-Position Beanbag Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolve-chair.md) - [Aroma Diffuser Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lotus-lamp.md) - [Flower-Inspired Enveloping Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flore.md) - [Pastel-Tonal Abstract Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowie.md) - [Nature-Inspired Modular Pouf Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apego.md)