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# Books as Flower Pots
Tokyo Pistol Makes DIY Honbachi Creations from Old Novels

By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-08-18 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-pistol-honbachi
References: [spoon-tamago](http://www.spoon-tamago.com/2009/06/19/awesome-diy-idea/) & [tokyopistol](http://www.tokyopistol.com/)

There are many different styles of pots, but here is a different take on how you should pot your plants. The DIY concept was created by a graphic design agency called [Tokyo Pistol](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-design-collective), and is rightfully named 'Honbachi,' which in English means 'book pot.'

Moisten up your old books and make them into [unique Honbachi pots for your flowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bough-pot) instead of throwing them out or using them as kindling for your fireplace.

**Implications** - These flower pot books are the perfect way to incorporate some environmental qualities into your urban apartment. Not only are they [eco-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra-pak-and-keter), they also won't break the bank since all you'll need to buy is the plant!

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.5/10
- Popularity: 37% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## 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

- **Eco-friendly Planters:** Transforming waste materials into innovative planters can resonate with eco-conscious consumers.
- **DIY Home Decor:** Empowering customers to create unique, personalized home decor can tap into the growing DIY culture.
- **Upcycling:** Repurposing old items into new, functional products can appeal to environmentally aware consumers.

### Where This Applies

- **Home and Garden:** This industry can benefit from offering innovative and sustainable ways to decorate homes and gardens.
- **Publishing:** The publishing industry could find new consumers and reduce waste by transforming books into functional products like Honbachi planters.
- **Graphic Design:** Incorporating sustainability concepts into graphic design can create unique selling propositions for creative agencies like Tokyo Pistol.

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