# Geometric Meerkat Sculptures These Paper Animal Art is Inspired by Traditional Origami By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-09-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-animal-art References: [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/199072624/meerkat-papercraft-kit-various-colors?ref=hp_trending) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/shop/PaperwolfsShop?ref=l2-shop-info-name) [Etsy's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) Paperwolfs Shop is known for their incredibly detailed range of paper animal art. Based in Stuttgart, Germany, the web retailer creates [origami-inspired animal sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kogani) and lifelike faux taxidermy busts that are constructed with sustainability in mind. Known for their observant and inquisitive temperament, meerkats are a favorite among animal lovers with an appreciation for tree-dwelling creatures. The creatures are celebrated by Paperwolfs Shop and are the inspiration behind these sculptures. The shop's paper animal art is available in a diverse color palette that consumers can choose before making their purchase. These stunning sculptures boast a geometric design and are a great home decor item that guests are sure to comment on. The pieces are priced at just under $45 and are great decor accents for a kid's room with a jungle theme. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geometric Animal Sculptures:** The origami-inspired animal sculptures create a disruptive innovation opportunity for home decor companies to offer unique and eye-catching designs. - **Sustainable Paper Art:** The use of sustainable materials in paper animal art opens up opportunities for eco-friendly art supplies manufacturers to cater to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Customizable Home Decor:** The diverse color palette and customizable options in paper animal art highlight the potential for interior design companies to offer personalized decor products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The geometric animal sculptures provide a disruptive innovation opportunity for home decor retailers to offer unique and conversation-starting pieces. - **Art Supplies:** The use of sustainable materials in paper animal art presents an opportunity for eco-friendly art supplies manufacturers to cater to a growing demand for eco-conscious products. - **Interior Design:** The customizable options and diverse color palette in paper animal art open up opportunities for interior design companies to offer personalized and curated decor solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Folded Paper Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clara-von-zweibergk.md) - [Minimalist Pet-Inspired Decor Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-pets.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Origami-Inspired Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-series.md) - [3-D Card Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/6-popup-animal-cards-to-make.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md)