# Pop-Out Plywood Bands Les Ouvrieres Wooden Rings Come in Their Original Stenciled Panels By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-01-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-ouvrieres-wooden-rings References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/45434/) & [lesouvrieres](http://www.lesouvrieres.com/collection.html) As Western society continues to evolve into a species of consumers, people grow ever out of touch with the way that their possessions are made. This dissociation has, however, sparked an interest in understanding manufacturing processes, making commodities like Les Ouvrieres Wooden Rings very in vogue items. The Paris-based company makes these hot hipster accessories by [laser-cutting the outline](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econitwood) of each finger band from a piece of plywood. These panels are sliced into small rectangular fragments and kept with the lumber jewelry that they've produced. When you purchase Les Ouvrieres Wooden Rings, you'll be given the accessories embedded within their original stencils and wrapped in vintage-inspired paper covers. These trendy adornments come in a range of iconic shapes, from big cut diamonds and ribbon bows to metric rulers and [mechanical cogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-mechanical-ring). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Resurgence of Handcrafted Accessories:** Opportunity for artisans to create unique and personalized jewelry using traditional crafting techniques. - **Sustainable Material Innovation:** Exploration of alternative materials like plywood in the fashion industry to promote eco-friendly and resource-efficient practices. - **Nostalgic Packaging and Presentation:** Brands can tap into consumer desire for vintage-inspired packaging to enhance the overall product experience and create a sense of nostalgia. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Accessories:** Incorporating laser-cut plywood and nostalgic packaging can differentiate brands in the competitive fashion and accessories market. - **Eco-friendly Manufacturing:** Developing sustainable manufacturing processes using alternative materials like plywood can revolutionize the production methods of various industries. - **Art and Craft:** Artisans and craftspeople can explore innovative techniques like laser-cutting and material upcycling to create unique and marketable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Wedding Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-wedding-bands.md) - [Brick Toy-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-gogo.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Skateboarding-Inspired Wood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-green-works.md) - [DIY Wooden Watchmaking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tfo-clockwork.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Handmade Wooden Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-wooden-home-accessories.md) - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.md) - [Recycled Material Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zbozhzha-pendant-light.md)