# Felted Neck Belts Jezek Makes Unique Handmade Crafts to Adorn Your Neck By Bianca | Published 2009-12-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neck-belts References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/jezek) You've seen felt necklaces, but have you seen felted neck belts? Jezek clearly doesn't believe in ordinary crafts, her Etsy store is full of unique pieces -- the ones in the gallery are just a few examples. She also makes brooches, earrings, shawls, bags and other wearable crafts. Felting has boomed with popularity over the last five years, starting in Europe and now spreading to North America. After looking at the felted neck belts by Jezek, take a look at a few of the related articles below to see what other artists are creating with this material. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Felted Neck Belts:** Handmade felted neck belts are becoming more popular as a unique accessory. - **Booming Felting Industry:** Demand for felting products has increased in recent years, leading to a growing industry. - **Artistic Uses for Felt Material:** Artists are exploring new ways to use felt in their creations, leading to innovative design possibilities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can benefit from incorporating unique, handmade accessories like felted neck belts into their product lines. - **Craft and DIY Market:** The craft and DIY market has the potential to offer felting materials and tools to support the growing trend. - **Home Decor Industry:** Felt material can offer a unique and eco-friendly option for home decor products, creating an opportunity for innovation in this industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Painter-Themed Charm Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-at-the-museum.md) - [D2C Artisan Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisan-marketplace1.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Flower Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foufou.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Chic Artisanal Jewerly Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/judy-carter.md)