# Textile Butcher Concept Shops Aufschnitt Berlin is an Art Project Featuring Meat-Shaped Pillows By Rebecca Byers | Published 2016-03-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textile-butchery References: [ignant.de](http://www.ignant.de/2016/03/10/aufschnitt-textile-butchery-berlin/) Aufschnitt Berlin is a unique art project in the form of a [textile butchery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moma-mart). The [concept retail space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apoc-london) is located on Boxhagener Street in Berlin-Friedrichshain and is likely to cause passersby to do a double-take. Decorated with many of the fixtures of a traditional butcher shop, Aufschnitt Berlin opted to remove the glass conventionally seen in such displays so that shoppers can reach in and grab a plush stuffed animal for themselves. Filled with meat-shaped pillows, home decor items and lifestyle accessories, Aufschnitt Berlin was completely conceived and organized by owner Silvia Wald. With a background in clothing engineering and a passion for textiles, Wald produces each of the items in the store, while each is also available for purchase. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Textile Butcher Shops:** Creating a textile butcher shop that features playful and unusual items like meat-shaped pillows and plush toys can disrupt traditional retail concepts. - **Art-inspired Retail Spaces:** Incorporating unique artistic elements and installations can elevate traditional retail spaces and create an immersive shopping experience. - **Personalized Product Design:** Creating one-of-a-kind products in-store allows for personalization and customization of retail items. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail Industry:** Incorporating playful and unique design elements and personalization options can help brick-and-mortar stores stand out in the face of online retail competition. - **Art Industry:** Creating art installations in non-traditional settings, like a retail space, can introduce new audiences to the art world. - **Textile Industry:** Integrating different textile-based items, such as pillows and home decor, can help textile companies explore new product lines and expand their customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nomadic Berlin Design Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-room-i-walk-the-line.md) - [Sustainable Retail Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheep-inc-london.md) - [Artful Hotel Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/25hours-hotel-bikini-berlin.md) - [Sophistically Designed Sex Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inside-shop.md) - [Unconventional Boutique Butchers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prospect-butcher-co.md) - [German Ambiance Bakery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acid-bakery.md) - [Artist Loft-Resembling Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tutto-bene.md) - [Meat-Free Prague Butcher Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-butcher-shop.md) - [Hybrid Gallery Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apoc-london.md)