# Gear Christmas Ornaments These Steampunk Christmas Orbanaments are a Odd Alternative By Ashley Noelle Lesiak | Published 2013-12-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-christmas-ornaments References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/85448245/steampunk-gear-christmas-ornament-set-of) & [en.wikipedia.org](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk) These steampunk Christmas ornaments are for the cool alternative nerd that needs to show their interests even in the decoration of their [Christmas tree](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-christmas-ornament). If you've never heard of it, steampunk is a [science fiction sub-genre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandora-x-netflix) that some fans have become obsessive about. It's a little bit like a collaboration of the British Victorian era and American Wild West with a lot of focus on gears and steam-powered technology. The genre has spread into books, movies and even it's own style aesthetic. These steampunk Christmas ornaments show classic iconography of the sub-genre. They come in a set of eight and are delicate enough not to overpower the rest of your tree. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Steampunk Christmas Ornaments:** Creating steampunk-themed Christmas ornaments presents an opportunity for unique and unconventional holiday decorations. - **Niche Decorations:** The rise of niche decorations, such as steampunk Christmas ornaments, caters to specific interests and allows individuals to personalize their holiday decor. - **Cross-genre Influences:** The merging of science fiction, Victorian era, and Wild West aesthetics in the steampunk genre opens up possibilities for innovative cross-genre designs in Christmas ornaments. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore opportunities to create and market unique and niche Christmas ornaments, like steampunk designs, to cater to different consumer preferences. - **Craft Supplies:** The craft supplies industry can offer materials and tools needed to make DIY steampunk Christmas ornaments, giving hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts the opportunity to create their own unique decorations. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** The entertainment merchandise industry can collaborate with steampunk-themed franchises to create licensed Christmas ornaments that appeal to fans and collectors who want to showcase their favorite characters or worlds in a steampunk style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Drinking Vessel Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beernaments.md) - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md) - [Collectible EDC Christmas Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-james-brand-throwflake.md) - [Festive Sweater Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomspecific-sweater-vests.md) - [3D-Printed Appliance Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-christmas-baubles.md) - [Perfume Bottle Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfume-bottle-ornaments.md) - [NFT Ornament Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-ornament.md) - [Festive Tree-Inspired Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-mugs.md) - [Steampunk Aesthetic Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-espresso-machine.md)