# Quirky Recycled Fabric Jewelry Eccentric and Eco-Marvelous Fiber Millefiori Accessories By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-02-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-fabric-jewelry-eco-marvelous-fiber-millefiori-accessories References: [rengaarts](http://www.rengaarts.com/store/view.html?uid=1293) Meg Hannan’s vivid, intricately detailed fiber millefiori slices are durable gems used in lively lightweight earrings, pins and pendants. She uses a variety of fabrics, including [recycled fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited) embellished with [luscious beadwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition) that adds motion and textural depth. The sliced fabric is almost weightless, so wearing the artwork is a pleasure! The Seattle-based artist began producing her fiber millefiori in 1985. Her use of hand dyed fabrics and cords gives the her work with a lively glow. Individual pieces are slightly different from one another, making each item a unique work of art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 - **Recycled Fabric Accessories:** Opportunity for eco-friendly fashion companies to offer unique accessories made from recycled fabrics. - **Handcrafted Jewelry:** Opportunity for luxury jewelry brands to incorporate intricate handcrafted details into their designs. - **Lightweight Wearable Art:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create lightweight, one-of-a-kind wearable art pieces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Opportunity for eco-friendly fashion companies to market and sell unique accessories made from recycled fabrics. - **Luxury Jewelry:** Opportunity for luxury jewelry brands to differentiate themselves by incorporating intricate handcrafted details into their designs. - **Art Collectibles:** Opportunity for art collectors to invest in unique, one-of-a-kind wearable art pieces as collectibles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Statement Bangle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bangle-collection.md) - [Y2K-Inspired Flower Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foufou.md) - [Glass Handcrafted Jewelry Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-jewelry-line.md) - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.md) - [Charming Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clementine-grove.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md)