# High-End Brass Piggy Banks The Himitsu Money Boxes are Crafted from Bronze and Brass By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-04-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/money-boxes References: [blog.gessato](http://blog.gessato.com/2016/03/29/himitsu-money-box/) & [vervloet](http://vervloet.com/) A piggy bank is traditionally a means for a child to save money, but the Himitsu Money Boxes are designed with the style-conscious in mind to save some cash. Almost like an anathema to the idea of saving money, the piggy banks are lavishly designed. Crafted from bronze and brass, they are a beautiful way to [save money by spending money](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moneylighter) to obtain only the best. The Himitsu Money Boxes are designed by Quentin de Coster for the Belgium-based brand Vervloet and feature a [hexagonal shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/round-vault-door) that allows them to catch light in different ways. Expertly crafted by hand, the piggy banks are called Himitsu after the Japanese word that translates to "secret," which is no doubt what the bank will be used for keeping. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Luxury Piggy Banks:** The Himitsu Money Boxes represent a trend of high-end piggy banks that cater to style-conscious individuals. - **Craftsmanship in Money Saving:** The handcrafted bronze and brass Himitsu Money Boxes reflect a trend of incorporating artisanal craftsmanship into traditional saving methods. - **Unconventional Saving Tools:** The hexagonal shape and lavish design of the Himitsu Money Boxes exemplify a trend of unconventional and visually appealing piggy bank options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Home Decor:** The Himitsu Money Boxes cater to the luxury home decor industry by offering stylish and opulent saving solutions. - **Artisan Crafts:** The handcrafted Himitsu Money Boxes align with the artisan crafts industry, providing a unique blend of functionality and aesthetics. - **Finance and Savings:** The Himitsu Money Boxes tap into the finance and savings industry by presenting an innovative and visually appealing way to encourage money-saving habits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Made Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-piggy-bank.md) - [Kintsugi-Inspired Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penny-piggy-bank.md) - [Digital Currency Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-piggy-bank-concept.md) - [Wishing Well-Inspired Coin Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coin-bank-concept.md) - [Ultra-Stylish Cannabis Safety Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-safety-box.md) - [Quirky Trinket Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-box.md) - [Gilded Swine Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whistlepig-piggybank-rye-gold-edition.md) - [Designer Blind Box Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-top.md) - [Swine-Shaped Bottle Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10year-rye-whiskey.md)