Mai McKemy is the artist behind WoodlandBelle's Etsy shop. She creates dozens of intricate pieces of jewelry that all take inspiration from nature surrounding her in Asheville, North Carolina.
Some McKemy's most interesting pieces are mini terrariums in the form of rings and necklaces. You can get animals like deer and butterflies trapped inside delicate little globes to wear on your body so that no matter where you are in the world, there will always be a bit of nature with you.
What's Driving This Trend
- Nature-inspired Jewelry
- Opportunity for jewelry designers to create intricate pieces inspired by nature, incorporating elements such as mini terrariums.
- Portable Nature Accessories
- Potential for creating portable accessories like mini terrarium jewelry that allow individuals to carry a piece of nature with them wherever they go.
- Eco-friendly Fashion
- Growing trend towards eco-friendly fashion that promotes sustainability and nature appreciation through the use of natural elements in jewelry design.
Who This Affects Most
- Jewelry Design
- Jewelry designers can explore innovative techniques and materials to create nature-inspired pieces like mini terrarium jewelry.
- Fashion Accessories
- Opportunity for fashion accessory brands to incorporate nature-themed and eco-friendly accessories, like mini terrarium jewelry, into their product offerings.
- Etsy Marketplace
- Artists and makers on platforms like Etsy can cater to the demand for unique, nature-inspired jewelry, including mini terrarium pieces.
