# Handmade Soap Figurines This Hand-Carved Soap is Made to Look Like Small Animals By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-05-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-carved-soap References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2016/05/12/handmade-soap-art-collection/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/shop/thecharmingfrog?ref=profile_shopicon&zanpid=2161157012128666624&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=zanox&utm_campaign=eu_buyer&utm_content=2147023) Sold on the [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) page The Charming Frog, these intricately designed and hand-carved soaps take after animals, [mystical sea creatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-soaps-collection) and even classic paintings. At first glance, these soaps appear to be miniature plastic animals and models of other familiar objects but are actually bath accessories. Designs include a peacock, [a puppy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lush-shiba-inu), elephants and even a tableaux of a bear ready to eat some fish. The intricacy and detailing of these products makes the hand-carved soaps almost too beautiful to use for their intended purpose. While they may be too striking for everyday use, these soaps are perfect for those looking to impress a house guest and are a memorable gift item. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hand-carved Soap:** Opportunity for artisanal bath and body products to differentiate through unique and intricate designs. - **Memorable Gift Items:** Innovative packaging and presentation of everyday products can create unique and personalized gifts. - **Artisanal Bath Accessories:** Growth of a market for handcrafted and visually striking bath accessories. ### Where This Applies - **Handmade Gifts:** Create a niche market for personalized and unique gift items. - **Bath and Body Products:** Incorporate artisanal and unique designs into soap and other bath accessories to appeal to a wider range of consumers. - **Home Decor:** Collaboration opportunities with artists and artisans to create decorative yet functional home items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quirky Holiday Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gifts-under-10.md) - [Fun Candy-Free Easter Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easter-soap.md) - [Playful Autumn Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autumn-soaps.md) - [Festive Moldable Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-body-works-shapeable-soap.md) - [Elevated Elegant Soap Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-soap-dishes.md) - [Paw-Print Soap Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinoosh.md) - [Computational Undersea-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-soaps-collection.md) - [Shrinking Sad Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soap-that-turns-sad.md) - [Festive Film-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-ninny-scrubbins.md)