# Dutch Vegetable Baubles Maaike Roozenburg Designs Root-Inspired Ornaments By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-12-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maaike-roozenburg References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/8448/maaike-roozenburg-dutch-roots.html) & [maaikeroozenburg.nl](http://www.maaikeroozenburg.nl/) Maaike Roozenburg is a Dutch design artist who has decided the best way to decorate your tree is with traditional [root vegetables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetable-root-chips) which once dominated the landscape of his home country. Currently on display at the Moooi Gallery in Amsterdam, “ornaments depict a Jerusalem artichoke, beetroot, parsnip, turnip and the [potato](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polish-potatoes-by-bohoboco), among others" in the collection of 24 pieces. Check out more on the ornaments from Maaike Roozenburg at [Designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/8448/maaike-roozenburg-dutch-roots.html), and check out more ornaments from Trend Hunter below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 28% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vegetable-inspired Ornaments:** Exploring the trend of using root vegetables as decorative ornaments, there is an opportunity to develop unique and eco-friendly holiday decorations. - **Natural and Organic Decor:** The trend of incorporating natural elements in decorations opens up opportunities to create sustainable and biodegradable alternatives for traditional ornaments. - **Cultural and Nostalgic Motifs:** Drawing inspiration from nostalgic and traditional symbols, there is potential to create ornaments that represent cultural heritage and evoke emotions of nostalgia. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** In the home decor industry, there is potential for businesses to create unique and innovative holiday ornaments that cater to the growing demand for eco-friendly and culturally significant decor. - **Eco-friendly Products:** The trend of vegetable-inspired ornaments presents an opportunity for companies in the eco-friendly products industry to develop sustainable and biodegradable options for holiday decorations. - **Tourism and Souvenir Industry:** For the tourism and souvenir industry, there is a chance to create ornaments that represent local culture and traditions, appealing to tourists looking for unique and meaningful keepsakes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Meatball Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggieball-christmas-tree.md) - [Christmas Tree-Shaped Veggie Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-veggie-holiday-trees.md) - [Avant-Garde Radish Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radish-hat.md) - [3D-Printed Appliance Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-christmas-baubles.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitinspired-furniture-collection.md) - [Nature-Inspired Design Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-2.md) - [Edible Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-holiday-decoration.md) - [Nutrient-Rich Vegetable Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/root-foods-vegetable-chips.md) - [Plant-Inspired Dynamic Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blossom-chandelier.md)