# Naturalistic Beaded Necklaces Thessa Bos Fringe Arts 2011 Brings Unique African-Inspired Designs By Wesley Grant | Published 2011-04-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thessa-bos-fringe-arts-2011 References: [designindaba](http://www.designindaba.com/news-snippet/craft-gathering-di2011-expo) & [designindaba](http://www.designindaba.com/news-snippet/craft-gathering-di2011-expo) Thessa Bos Fringe Arts 2011 brings a quality collection of contemporary South African and uniquely designed crafts that embody an unusual artifact style. The organization recently earned an excess of R100 000 in sales at the Design Indaba Expo in South Africa selling products ranging from [jewelery to lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gurunsi), all which capture the diverse African culture. From the famous South African Springbok symbol in a bright red silhouette design to the varied size [Pendant Warehouse necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alhambra-collection) and [African beaded jewelry pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-pearls), these African crafts are total must-haves if you’re a fanatic for unique designs. The Africa-inspired and curio themes within these pieces make these crafts a cultural success that's good for all to enjoy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Contemporary African-inspired Crafts:** The growing popularity of contemporary African-inspired crafts presents an opportunity for businesses to tap into the demand for unique and culturally-rich designs. - **Artisanal Jewelry:** The rise of artisanal jewelry, including beaded necklaces and curated crafts, offers business professionals a chance to create one-of-a-kind pieces that appeal to a niche market. - **Cultural Artifacts as Design Inspiration:** The trend of incorporating cultural artifacts into modern designs opens up possibilities for businesses to create innovative products that blend tradition with contemporary aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Handmade Jewelry:** The handmade jewelry industry can capitalize on the demand for naturalistic beaded necklaces by offering unique and artistically crafted pieces. - **Home Decor and Lighting:** The home decor and lighting industry can explore incorporating African-inspired designs into their products, providing customers with culturally-infused options for their living spaces. - **Tourism and Souvenir:** The tourism and souvenir industry can leverage the popularity of African curios and crafts by offering these unique and culturally-themed products to tourists seeking authentic mementos. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [Stunning Organic-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organicinspired-jewelry.md) - [Symbolic Handcrafted Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonders-of-nature.md) - [Contemporary African Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily.md) - [Travel-Inspired Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dean-davidsons-nomad-collection.md) - [Tribal Art-Inspired Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bharata.md) - [High-End Organic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s-carter-designs.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Untamed Nature-Inspired Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untamed-nature.md)