# Hand-Stitched Tapestry Timepieces Martin Margiela Embroidered Clock Updates Grandma's Needlework By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-08-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martin-margiela-embroidered-clock References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2012/08/15/martin-margiela-embroidered-clock) & [aloharag](http://www.aloharag.com/eng/shop/new-arrivals/men/martin-margiela-052062-0-embroidered-clock-wht.html) The [Martin Margiela Embroidered Clock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-x-timex) is a modern version of your grandmother's needle point clock. Accessories brand Maison Martin Margiela created this creative and crafty timepiece that at once feels like it belongs in a cozy cottage and a swanky loft. The clock is made from a wooden frame and a clock face cover that is made from washable white cotton. Each number on the clock face is hand embroidered and the clock can be placed on the table or [hung on the wall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bc17). In a world where clocks are used more as [modes of decoration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line) than to actually tell time, the Martin Mariela Embroidered Clock offers a unique and interesting take. Whether you are more of a city slicker or a country dweller, this clock is a great addition to your crib. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 6% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hand-stitched Timepieces:** There is a trend towards incorporating artisanal embroidery into modern timepieces, offering a unique and visually appealing design. - **Decorative Clocks:** Clocks are increasingly being used as decorative accents rather than purely functional objects, providing an opportunity for creative and artful designs. - **Cottage-chic Aesthetics:** Designs that evoke a cozy cottage atmosphere are gaining popularity, presenting an opportunity to create products that blend nostalgia with contemporary style. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can explore the incorporation of hand-stitched embroidery into products to create unique and visually striking designs. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of decorative clocks by creating innovative designs and incorporating artisanal techniques like embroidery. - **Art and Craft Supplies:** The art and craft supplies industry can cater to the demand for cottage-chic aesthetics by providing materials and tools for embroidery and other DIY projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Chic Modern Cuckoo Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cuckoo-clock1.md) - [Two-Sided Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock.md) - [Mechanical Digital Mesmerizing Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triaxial-numechron-clock.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md) - [Shooting Target Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clockwerk-target-clocks.md) - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Grenade-Inspired Table Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lepe-1839.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-clock.md)