# Brass-Knitted Trinkets The Metal Homewares Collection 'Metal Knitted Objects' is Stunning By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-02-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-homewares References: [japan-handmade](http://japan-handmade.com/) & [vimeo](http://vimeo.com/58994554) Knitting and metalwork aren't exactly two things you would associate with each other -- but how about knitting with metal? This collection of hand-crafted artisan and bespoke products, from [chairs to bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pul-collection) to corkscrews, all feature elements of [knitted metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-lamp). The stunning pieces of craftsmanship were created as a collaboration between Danish designers OEO and Japan designers 'Japan Handmade'. The collection fuses old with new, combining traditional craftsmanship and handmade attention to detail with modern objects and product design. Presented at the 2013 Maison et Objet 2013 design showcase in Paris, France, the pieces use age old trusted techniques like [hand-weaving to create these stunning pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-structures-collection). Not only are these pieces aesthetically pleasing, but with their hand-crafted metal structures they are sure to stand the test of time too. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Metal Knitted Objects:** Metal knitted objects present an opportunity for disruption in the homewares industry by combining traditional craftsmanship with modern design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Homewares Industry:** The homewares industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating metal knitted objects into their product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Knitted Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-series.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Metal-Centric Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sight-unseen-1.md) - [Material Art Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ferro-capsule.md) - [Ornamental Functional Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bells-and-whistles-collection.md) - [Reworked Steel Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barred-collection.md) - [Jewelry-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/through-chrome-reflections.md) - [Textured Modern Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-collections.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md)