# Faux Taxidermy Adornments The Heirloom Bear Blanket is Designed to Look Like a Bear Rug By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-03-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heirloom-bear-blanket References: [designforminikind](http://designforminikind.com/2012/11/the-greatest-custom-gift-this-season/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/114934240/heirloom-bear-blanket) Adding a touch of taxidermy doesn't have to require an actual animal because the Heirloom Bear Blanket is designed to look like a [bear rug](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paddington) without any harm to the burly beasts. The Heirloom Bear Blanket is a quirky way to add a touch of humor to any kid's or kid-at-heart's space and will ensure that you're kept cozy warm when it begins to get a little chilly. [Fur blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-voltaire) are indeed a lavish way to stay warm, but the modern age has brought with it the ability to create [synthetic fibers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bohem-1) that can keep us just as warm as the real thing. As such, the Heirloom Bear Blanket is a funky way to keep a sense of humor while also staying warm. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Faux Taxidermy:** Opportunity for creating more faux taxidermy products that mimic the look of traditional taxidermy without harming animals. - **Sustainable Materials:** Opportunity for using synthetic fibers and sustainable materials to create warm and cozy products as alternatives to real fur. - **Quirky Home Decor:** Opportunity for designing unique and humorous home decor items that add personality to living spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Furnishings:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating faux taxidermy products and sustainable alternatives to fur blankets. - **Textile and Synthetic Fiber Manufacturing:** Opportunity for producing synthetic fibers and materials that can replace real fur in blankets and other products. - **Gift and Novelty Items:** Opportunity for developing quirky and humorous home decor products that cater to the kid-at-heart demographic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tortilla Throw Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortilla-throw-blanket.md) - [Two-In-One Plush Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cute-animal-pillow-with-blanket.md) - [Large Animal Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polar-bear-oversized-plush-cuddle-animal-body-pillow.md) - [Cozy Heated Sofa Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bohem-blanket.md) - [Fashion-Forward Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-blanket.md) - [Bed-Gripping Heated Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhutte-box-electric-blanket.md) - [Polar Bear-Themed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polar-bear-bench.md) - [High-Fashion Throw Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erdem-1.md) - [Weighted Heating Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearaby-warmables.md)