# Traditional Carriage Seating The 'Pimp Souk' Collection Brings Morocco's Style to the U.S. By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2011-02-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimp-souk-collection References: [bornrich](http://www.bornrich.com/entry/younes-durets-pimp-souk-collection-sofas/) & [younesdesign](http://younesdesign.com/en/portfolio/collection-pimp-souk/) Younes Duret Design (a company based in Morocco) released a set of [seating designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-l) under the clever name of 'Pimp Souk Collection.' Based on Morocco's [traditional wheeled seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charu-chair), the collection houses two styles named 'Carossa' and 'Caleche.' The two sofas can accommodate three individuals with their [uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horse-drawn-carriage-rides) trendy designs and cultural philosophy. Pimp Souk Collection's Carossa carriage mimics traditional wheel-barrow seating seen through the cities of Marrakech and Medina and will sure make your abode a tad more humble and closer to Moroccan lifestyles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cultural Furniture Designs:** Opportunity for furniture design companies to create furniture designs inspired by various world cultures. - **Customized Seating:** Opportunity to create customized seating inspired by traditional seating from around the world. - **Trend of Cultural Fusion:** Opportunity for companies to create furniture designs that fuse traditional seating from multiple cultures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Design Industry:** The furniture design industry can take inspiration from traditional cultural designs to create unique and popular furniture designs. - **Interior Design Industry:** The interior design industry can incorporate these culturally inspired furniture designs to create unique and authentic room designs. - **Tourism Industry:** The tourism industry can use these furniture designs as part of their selling tools to attract tourists with an interest in cultural experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Bulbous Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffo.md) - [Elegant Simplistic Sofa Seatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taru-collection.md) - [Automobile-Focused Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-lauren-modern-driver.md) - [Autobahn-Inspired Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winding-seating.md) - [Arab Majlis-Inspired Modular Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insula.md) - [Capacious Outdoor Sofa Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/africa-sofa.md) - [Arab Hospotality-Inspired Modular Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insula-sofa.md) - [Enveloping Sofa Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perron-pillo.md) - [Automotive-Inspired Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lounge-collection-1.md)