# Botanical Stationary Accessories Etsy's Maoiliosa Shop Creates Paper Wrapped Pencil Designs By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-wrapped-pencil References: [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/listing/122285780/washi-wrapped-japanese-pencils-set-of-5) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/shop/maoiliosa?ref=l2-shop-info-name) [Etsy's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyboard-wrist-rest) Maoiliosa shop designs Japanese-inspired paper wrapped pencils that are adorned with botanical and other graphic prints. The stationary accessories celebrate tradition and encourage handwriting in a tech-obsessed world. In addition to its pencil products, Maoiliosa also creates paper goods and jewelry, made by shop owner Melissa. The designer uses gorgeous Japanese washi paper and [natural wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ofiistory-desk-supplies) to create her stationary and style accessories that are both aesthetically striking and practical. These paper wrapped pencils are no exception and boast a gorgeous and pink-hued floral design that is displayed on a light blue backdrop. Each of these charming pencil sets are packaged with care in a light brown gift box. The pieces are a perfect gift for teachers, students and budding writers with an appreciation for classic stationary designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Japanese-inspired Stationary Designs:** There's an opportunity for designers to create a line of Japanese-inspired stationary products that highlight both tradition and modern-day design principles. - **Nature-inspired Office Accessories:** There's an opportunity to create a line of nature-inspired office accessories that celebrate botany, flowers and healthy workspaces. - **Hybrid Tech-meets-traditional Office Accessories:** There's an opportunity to create a hybrid selection of tech-infused traditional office accessories that combine the best of both worlds: practicality, beauty and efficiency. ### Where This Applies - **Office Supplies:** The office supplies industry can embrace the trend of natural and Japanese-inspired stationary accessories to create unique and stylish product lines that fit today's modern workspaces. - **Gifts and Novelties:** The gifts and novelties industry can take advantage of the botanical stationary and jewelry designs to create custom gift sets for birthdays or even corporate events. - **Fashion and Lifestyle Accessories:** The fashion and lifestyle accessories industry can incorporate the Japanese washi paper and natural wood elements into their line of products to create a fusion of eco-friendly accessories that are both practical and stylish. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprout-worlds-plantable-pencils.md) - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Mindful Writing Ritual Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qui-magnetic-pencil-system.md) - [Woven Bamboo Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-weave-pens.md) - [Modernized Desktop Pencil Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grovemade-x-blackwing-pencil-kit.md) - [Collaborative Art Museum Stationary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papier-x-the-met.md) - [Plantable Seed-Infused Stationery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalebi.md) - [Ethereal Stationary Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eccolo.md) - [Minimalist Professional Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ystudio-stat-series.md)