# Prickly Cycle Carriers The Pine Cone Bike Basket Helps You Keep in Touch with Nature By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pine-cone-bike-basket References: [01mathery.tumblr](http://01mathery.tumblr.com/post/1216291521) Until I stumbled upon the Pine Cone Bike Basket, I never knew pine cones could be so practical. Although the Pine Cone Bike Basket was designed by 01Mathery, it actually looks like something that forest nymphs would put together. Unfortunately, there are virtually no details about how it was created, but it does look like a lot of string was used. If you decide to make your very own Pine Cone Bike Basket, just be careful you don't prick yourself in the process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Bike Accessories:** The Pine Cone Bike Basket highlights the trend of sustainable and nature-inspired bike accessories. - **Handmade Craftsmanship:** The Pine Cone Bike Basket exemplifies the trend of handmade and artisanal craftsmanship in everyday products. - **Eco-friendly Design:** The Pine Cone Bike Basket represents the trend of incorporating eco-friendly materials and designs into functional items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Bicycle Accessories:** The Pine Cone Bike Basket presents an opportunity for the bicycle accessories industry to explore nature-inspired and sustainable designs. - **Handmade Crafts:** The Pine Cone Bike Basket opens up possibilities for the handmade crafts industry to create unique and nature-inspired products. - **Eco-friendly Products:** The Pine Cone Bike Basket offers potential for the eco-friendly products industry to develop innovative and environmentally-conscious designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Delicate Basket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculpture.md) - [Naturalistic Plant-Based Bicycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astan-bike.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Whimsical Storage Baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mushroom-woven-basket.md) - [Handcrafted Off-Road Timber Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravel-wood-bike.md) - [Lightweight Plywood Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electraply-ebike.md) - [DIY Bicycle Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-wooden-bicycle.md) - [Bike-Friendly Outdoor Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinajarro-bench.md) - [Architectural Midcentury Bike Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draken-bicycle-stand.md)