# Wooden Macbook Carriers Silva Limited Creates Custom Bamboo MacBook Cases By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-04-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silva-limited References: [freshnessmag](http://www.freshnessmag.com/2011/04/08/silva-limited-custom-bamboo-case-for-macbook-macbook-pro/) & [silvaltd](http://www.silvaltd.com/) [Silva Limited](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silva-collection) is a venture based in Oregon. Combining the love of [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardgraft-5050-macbook-pro-sleeve) products and woodwork, the company creates handmade Custom Bamboo MacBook Cases. The products not only give protection to pricey laptops, but also add a "green" feel. What's neat about Silva Limited's Custom Bamboo MacBook Cases is that they start off as one solid sheet of bamboo. After they are cut to the right size by machine, everything else is done by hand. The pieces are each sanded, glued, felted and finished by hand. Even the leather strap is hand crafted, cut and shaped to fit comfortably into the hands of the owner. Silva Limited's cases give an organic feel to the sleek mechanic Apple [MacBooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatdisbursing-laptop-case). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Handmade Tech Accessories:** Opportunity for creating customized, artisanal cases for various tech devices. - **Eco-friendly Technology:** Opportunity to develop sustainable tech products that are made from renewable materials like bamboo. - **Craftsmanship in Tech:** Opportunity to combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology devices to create unique and personalized products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tech Accessories:** Opportunity for the tech accessories industry to expand into the artisanal and eco-friendly market. - **Sustainable Products:** Opportunity for the sustainable products industry to incorporate technology devices in their product offerings. - **Fashion and Design:** Opportunity for fashion and design industries to collaborate with tech companies and create stylish and eco-friendly tech accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Material Laptop Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardgraft-5050-macbook-pro-sleeve.md) - [Elegant Laptop Elevators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grovemade.md) - [Luxury Leather Laptop Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-leather-slim-case.md) - [Impact-Resistant Laptop Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impactresistant-laptop-case.md) - [Structurally Artful Laptop Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohann.md) - [Timber eSports Computer Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberwood-pc-case.md) - [Electronic Device Leather Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pad-quill.md) - [Sustainable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-13-case.md) - [Leather-Accented Laptop Sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/padded-laptop-sleeve.md)