# Funky Handmade Jewelry These Jessica Dance Accessories Have Some Seriously Spunky Patterns By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jessica-dance References: [jessicadance](http://www.jessicadance.com/shop/) These [knitted accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademoiselle-jules) by Jessica Dance are not your everyday kind of jewelry. Made entirely by hand, her pieces are warm, colorful, and soft to the touch. Jessica Dance is more than just a creative personality with some needles, as she also sells her works online via [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop) and her own website in addition to scenic props and other handmade products. So if you ever find [cold silver, gold, or steel jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flaire-cos-winter-edit) a bit too chilly, be sure to check out Jessica Dance's cozy collection for something altogether different. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/hair) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Handmade Knitted Accessories:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to explore crafting handmade knitted accessories as an alternative to traditional jewelry. - **Colorful Soft Jewelry:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for designers to create alternatives to the cold, hard feel of silver, gold, or steel jewelry using colorful soft materials. - **Etsy and Online Sales:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for small businesses to sell unique handmade products like knitted accessories via online marketplaces such as Etsy and their own websites. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Artisan Jewelry:** Artisan jewelry makers can use this trend as an opportunity to expand their product line to include unique, handmade knitted accessories. - **Fashion Accessories:** Fashion accessory designers can explore using colorful and soft materials to create pieces that are fashionable and functional, like knitted jewelry. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce platforms can take advantage of this trend by providing small business owners and artisans with affordable and user-friendly online marketplaces to sell their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md) - [Durable Handmade Jewelry Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durable-handmade-jewelry.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-jewelry.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Chic Artisanal Jewerly Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/judy-carter.md) - [Charming Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clementine-grove.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pidgin.md) - [Sustainable High-Quality Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erin-tracy.md)