# Fish-Shaped Carpets Kala by Maija Puoskari is a Play on Traditional Animal Hide Rugs By Meghan Young | Published 2014-12-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maija-puoskari References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/new-designs-maija-puoskari-anna-palomaa/) & [maijapuoskari](http://maijapuoskari.com/) There have been some clever jabs at [animal hide rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textured-rug-design) in the past, but Maija Puoskari's [fish-shaped carpet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finnish-rugs) has to be one of the best designs out there. Instead of referencing a common beast often used for such home accessories, Maija Puoskari looks to a different creature all together. Dubbed Kala, her fish-shaped rug is [cartoonish and stylish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talk-talk). Cozy and modern, Maija Puoskari's Kala carpet is a great option for bedsides and bathrooms. The latter is especially the case since the rug can be hung when not in use. This recalls the sport of fishing as well, which makes Kala doubly clever. Overall, Maija Puoskari is known for her contemporary sensibilities and her pension for creativity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Cartoonish Rugs:** Opportunity for creating playful and whimsical rug designs that deviate from traditional animal hide rugs. - **Hangable Carpets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating rugs that can be hung when not in use, expanding their functionality and versatility. - **Contemporary Home Accessories:** Growing demand for modern and stylish home accessories that reflect individuality and creativity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Innovative rug designs present an opportunity for interior designers to offer unique and eye-catching options to their clients. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Development of hangable rugs requires advancements in textile manufacturing techniques to ensure functionality and durability. - **Home Decor Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend by incorporating contemporary and playful rug designs into their product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flower-Inspired Vibrant Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espressionismo-floreale.md) - [Optical Illusion Carpets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-3d-carpet.md) - [Dynamic Flatwoven Carpet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matter-colection.md) - [Artful Versatile Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanimarquina.md) - [Exquisite Textured Rug Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textured-rug.md) - [Artistic Gen Alpha Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moooi-carpets.md) - [Artful Various Rug Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cctapis.md) - [Floral-Inspired Home Rug Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magical-garden.md) - [Season-Inspired Rug Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-rug-range.md)