# DIY Stained Art Framed Napkins Promote Messiness at the Dinner Table By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-08-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/framed-napkins References: [kyouei-ltd.co.jp](http://www.kyouei-ltd.co.jp/framenapkin.html) Going over for a [dinner party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-paintings-the-art-of-dining) and creating a mess on the host’s tablecloth is always embarrassing, but with these Framed Napkins by Kyouei Design, there is no need to worry. These [placemats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linen-line) promote messiness at the dinner table, as you can create your own [stained art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-eats-and-rosas-thai). Whether you wear it as a bib, or place it on the table beneath your plate, your art will be featured in a frame. Be sure to stay within the lines, because making a mess on the table itself isn’t cool. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 1% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Messy Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new mediums or techniques for creating messy art that can be framed and enjoyed as a unique form of expression. - **Interactive Dining:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to incorporate interactive elements into dining experiences, such as customizable placemats or table settings that encourage creativity and engagement. - **Functional Napkins:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design napkins that serve multiple purposes, such as transforming into wearable art or becoming a part of the overall table decor. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative art supplies specifically tailored for creating messy art, such as specialized paints, dyes, or tools. - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique dining experiences that incorporate interactive elements, encouraging guests to actively participate and engage with their surroundings. - **Textile and Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unconventional napkin designs that not only serve practical functions but also double as decorative art pieces, adding a touch of creativity to table settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eye-Catching Tabletop Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabletop-design.md) - [Table Manners-Teaching Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-tableware.md) - [Playful Tableware Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-dining-experience.md) - [Summer Tablescape Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablescape-kits.md) - [Strikingly Elegant Tablescapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-tablescape.md) - [Artist-Designed Collectible Dining Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killer-napkins.md) - [Collaborative Meal-Making Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-person-table.md) - [Stain-Celebrating Restaurant Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-eats-and-rosas-thai.md) - [Historical Females-Inspired Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heroines-of-history-coloring-tablecloth.md)