# Deathly Dinnerware Skulls and Crossbones on Plates and Cups By Carolena Costa | Published 2010-04-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skulls-and-crossbones-on-plates References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/search_results_shop.php?search_query=skulls&search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5037354) & [sacredurban.wordpress](http://sacredurban.wordpress.com/2010/04/21/skulls-and-cross-bones-plates-and-mugs/) Artist [Folded Pigs](http://www.etsy.com/search_results_shop.php?search_query=skulls&search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5037354) on Etsy has made dinner parties a little more interesting by putting skulls and crossbones on plates and cups. Folded Pigs's dinnerware is designed with an edge, and is more than a conversation piece. The cups are oven-safe and can be used for baking. Just look at her cup cakes in a cup! Mmmm. I love pieces that are interesting and multi-purpose. Edgy and whimsical, these are dinnerware pieces worth having. (The turquoise mugs are limited edition.) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Edgy Dinnerware:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional dinnerware industry by offering unique and edgy designs that cater to consumers seeking unconventional products for their homes. - **Multi-purpose Tableware:** Opportunity to innovate in the tableware industry by creating versatile products that can be used for both serving and baking, meeting the needs of consumers looking for practical and space-saving solutions. - **Limited Edition Collectibles:** Opportunity to tap into the collectibles market by offering limited edition dinnerware pieces, targeting consumers who value exclusivity and uniqueness in their home decor. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry by introducing unconventional and edgy dinnerware designs that cater to consumers seeking distinctive and personalized styles for their homes. - **Kitchenware:** Opportunity to disrupt the kitchenware industry by creating multi-purpose tableware that allows for seamless transition between serving and cooking, addressing the need for practical and versatile kitchen tools. - **Collectibles:** Opportunity to disrupt the collectibles industry by offering limited edition dinnerware pieces that appeal to collectors seeking unique and rare items to add to their collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sin-Inspired Artful Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sinful-feast.md) - [Revived Mid-Century Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware.md) - [Luxurious Patterned Ceramic Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patterned-ceramic-plates.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Playful Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hem.md) - [Artist-Designed Collectible Dining Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killer-napkins.md) - [Colorful Enamelware Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tigress.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [Porcelain Dinnerware Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monte-porcelain.md) - [Whimsical Halloween Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-halloween-drinkware.md)