# Multi-Purpose Religious Relics The Jesus Coat Hanger By Cowbag | Published 2008-09-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jesus-coat-hanger-pratical-religious-artefacts References: [ilovebadthings](http://www.ilovebadthings.com/2008/08/eric-morel.html) & [ericmorel](http://www.ericmorel.com/page2/page2.html) Turns out Jesus hanging on the cross can be practical as well as religiously significant. This coat hanger piece from Paris born designer Eric Morel is at once a religious relic, functional coat hanger and decorative piece. Morel originally trained as a product designer and has also worked on projects for clients such as Nike, [Philips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-airfryer-5000-series-megabasket), [Canon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falcam-tagbatt), Atos Origin, Fortis Bank, Unlimited DSM, and [Hitachi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-award). **Implications** - The Jesus Coat hanger is a unique way to hang your coats. The Jesus model does not hang on a cross, but attached to the wall. The hanger is easy to use, as the coat just simply sits on top of the sculpture's head. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Religious Art Design:** The Jesus Coat hanger exemplifies the trend of blending religious symbols with functional design. - **Multi-functional Decor:** The concept of multi-purpose religious relics opens up opportunities for creating decorative pieces with practical uses. - **Unconventional Home Accessories:** The Jesus Coat hanger reflects the trend of introducing unconventional and thought-provoking accessories into home decor. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore innovative designs that combine religious elements with functionality. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can tap into the trend of creating religious-inspired pieces that serve practical purposes. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Retailers and e-commerce platforms can cater to the demand for unique and meaningful home accessories like the Jesus Coat hanger. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quirky Structural Clothes Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hang-we.md) - [Rotating Punctuation Mark Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotion-hanger.md) - [Tripod-Like Garment Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-coat-rack.md) - [In-Car Coat Hanger Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multi-hanger.md) - [Expanding Garment Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-hanger.md) - [Sporty Climbing-Inspired Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-hanger.md) - [Fragrance-Defusing Hanger Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ploud-hanger.md) - [Open-Concept Clothing Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhutte-clothes-hanger-rack.md) - [Storage-Conscious Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coat-hingers.md)