# Knitted Taxidermy Rachel Denny's Zipper Buck By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-05-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitted-taxidermy-rachel-denny-zipper-buck References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/2008/05/) & [vitamindesignshop](http://vitamindesignshop.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_5_25_46) The popularity of [replica animal heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog) is ever growing: Oregon based fabric artist Rachel Denny has a new addition to her [one-of-a-kind buck head sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lulu-the-lamb). The majestic “Zipper Buck” (don't bucks have antlers) is the third example of her sculptures in this style shown on the Vitamin D(esign) website; the other two have already been sold. The elegant looking Buck is [hand knit with cable stitch accents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection) and a zipper neck detail. Measuring 29” high, 15” wide and 20” deep the stately deer would indeed, as Vitamin D(esign) notes, “look beautiful above a fireplace or over a bed,” however, I find him kind of cuddly and could actually see it in a child's room. Rachel will also make custom orders of bucks or does upon request. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Faux Taxidermy:** There is a growing trend for replica animal heads that provides an opportunity to create more innovative and sustainable materials for use in the creation of faux taxidermy. - **Upcycling:** Combining knitting and upcycling to create unique pieces of home decor provides a trend toward more eco-friendly design. - **Customization:** Customizing orders to the clients' preference provides an opportunity for businesses to succeed by catering to individual tastes and preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Textile Industry:** The textile industry can capitalize on the rising demand for knitted home decor items by creating innovative fabric designs and patterns to attract customers. - **Home Decor Industry:** The home decor industry can offer unique and eco-friendly decorative items to customers by incorporating upcycling and faux taxidermy designs. - **Craft Industry:** The craft industry can explore creative ways to combine different techniques to upcycle or customize home decor items that speak to people's individual tastes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Understated Men's Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herdsman-sweater-collection.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Home Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-home-collection.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Mountain Atelope-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jomo-tariku.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Classic Fisherman-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seafarer-cotton-sweaters.md) - [Breathable All-American Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ropeknit-yuma-hemp-crew.md)