# Surface Weaving Using the Body as a Tapestry Canvas By Cowbag | Published 2008-09-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surface-weaving-using-the-body-as-a-tapestry-canvas References: [bmezine](http://www.bmezine.com/pierce/11-surface/weave001.html) I actually feel fairly squeamish looking at these photos, and I’ve even removed my own stitches! “In the [surface weaving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acre-template) style of surface piercing, a single piece of jewelry passes in and out of the skin multiple times,” bmezine.com explains. “This can be done with [flexible jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiyu) such as nylon or Tygon, or with specially bent surface bars.” I thought [extreme body modification](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-zombie) was hardcore but this is a whole new world of wrongness. To me, it looks just like a drip coming out of an arm and I really can not understand the designs such as the heart. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Surface Weaving:** Exploring the trend of using the body as a canvas for surface weaving, creating unique and intricate designs. - **Extreme Body Modification:** Unveiling the trend of extreme body modification, pushing the boundaries of self-expression through unconventional means. - **Innovative Jewelry Techniques:** Highlighting the trend of using flexible materials and specially designed jewelry to create stunning surface weaving pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Accessories:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate surface weaving techniques into their accessories, offering bold and avant-garde designs. - **Body Art and Tattooing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for body art studios to explore surface weaving as an alternative to traditional tattooing, attracting a niche clientele seeking unique experiences. - **Medical Technology:** Potential for medical technology companies to develop innovative materials and instruments for safe and precise surface weaving procedures, catering to the growing demand for body modification. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md) - [Sculptural Knitted Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-knitted-objects.md) - [Virtual Piercing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-face-piercing-app.md) - [Faux-Piercing Push-Up Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nipple-pushup-bra.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Neurodiversity-Exploring Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interwoven-project.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Performance Art Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop.md)