# Japanese Cedar Pod Bags Eco-friendly Monacca Designs By eirajel | Published 2007-12-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monacca References: [monacca](http://www.monacca.com) & [monacca](http://www.monacca.com) [Monacca](http://www.monacca.com)is an environmentally-friendly brand that produces a range of bags, backpacks, small furniture and even calculators made of Japanese cedar. The sleek and warm design of these handbags, a line for both women and men, is a product of industrial designer, Takumi Shimamura. They are made of cedar, canvas and leather and have a water repellent finish. The small furniture pieces include a floor cushion and low tables and chairs. Due to the different natural grains of cedar, each piece is unique, and prices ranging from $250 to $300. What's makes them eco-friendly? A percentage of the sales goes back to [rebuilding forests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hayashi-cabinet). The wood comes from Umagi Village on the south coast of the southern island of Shikoku, Japan. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Opportunity to create sustainable fashion products using natural materials and donate a percentage of sales towards environmental conservation. - **Unique Design Aesthetics:** Opportunity to create products with unique and natural aesthetics by using natural materials with different grains and textures. - **Vertical Integration Model:** Opportunity to implement a vertical integration business model by sourcing materials, designing and manufacturing unique products to create a sustainable business. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** Implementing sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact and creating unique and natural designs to differentiate from competitors. - **Furniture and Home Decor:** Opportunity to use natural and sustainable materials to create unique and visually appealing furniture pieces for eco-conscious consumers. - **Manufacturing:** Incorporating sustainable practices in manufacturing processes and implementing a vertical integration model to promote efficiency in producing eco-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Everyday Sustainable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials.md) - [Ethical Hemp-Derived Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofrico.md) - [Sleek Sustainable Sling Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-sling-bag.md) - [Nature Material-Made Luxe Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kengo-kuma-3.md) - [Sustainable Cork Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mono-editions.md) - [Eco-Friendly Hardwood Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardwood-accessories.md) - [Posh Plant-Based Bag Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porter-yoshida.md) - [Celebratory Plant-Based Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porter-tanker.md) - [Sustainable Wooden Natural Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forestbank.md)