# Embroidered Racket Artworks These Detailed Drawings are Stitched onto Old Tennis Rackets By M | Published 2016-01-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tennis-racket References: [boredpanda](http://www.boredpanda.com/embroidered-artworks-on-tennis-rackets-other-things-danielle-clough/) & [danielleclough](http://www.danielleclough.com/) Talented artist Danielle Clough creatively upcycles old and unused [tennis rackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/point-tennis) by transforming the sporting equipment into a canvas to create beautiful works of embroidered art onto. The works depict intricate illustrations of colorful flowers stitched into the plastic meshing of the racket. Tennis rackets are made to be used in sport, but Clough's [recycling of old equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames) breathes new life into the otherwise unused products. Clough creatively uses [colorful yarn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes) to recreate realistic depictions of flowers such as tulips and roses. The fabric is stitched onto the inside grid of the racket pulling at the plastic to create intricate folds of color. The works are rendered that much more realistic due to the use of a variety of colors to create shading and lightness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycling Athletic Equipment:** Opportunity for artists to upcycle old equipment into unique and valuable pieces of art. - **Embroidery as Fine Art:** Growing trend of artists using embroidery as a medium to create complex and detailed works of art. - **Blending Realism and Textures:** Incorporating different types of textures and colors to create more realistic and vivid works of art. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Athletic Equipment:** Opportunity for manufacturers to design equipment specifically to be upcycled into art pieces. - **Fine Art:** Increasing demand for unique, textured and detailed works of art that go beyond traditional mediums. - **Textile Industry:** Opportunity for suppliers to offer new and innovative materials, fibers, and fabrics for artists to use in their embroidery work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Chic Tennis-Core Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/courtside-collection.md) - [AI-Powered Tennis Racquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htkw.md) - [Floating Recycled Tennis Courts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parley-and-adidas.md) - [Tennis-Honoring Intricate Trophies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tennis-hall-of-fame.md) - [Fashion-Forward Tennis Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-activewear.md) - [AI-Informed Sports Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htkw-racquet.md) - [3D Printed Tennis Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/point-tennis.md)