# Delicate Dip-Dye Containers Varpunen Baskets Mix Pastel and Ombre Together By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-06-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/varpunen-baskets References: [amerrymishapblog](http://www.amerrymishapblog.com/2012/06/new-sacks.html) & [pikkuvarpunen.blogspot.fi](http://pikkuvarpunen.blogspot.fi/) These Varpunen baskets are a wonderful complementary item for any style-conscious home. Colored delicately in the ever-popular [ombre style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-creuset-rainbow-mug-set), these are a subtle way of integrating interesting hues into the home. Available in a variety of colors, each with a dip-dye style, these [stackable baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tronco) are multifunctional and open to much interpretation. Perfect for [children's rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berto-hidden-secrets) given their color, these are likely to appeal to parents as well. In addition to their beautiful appearance, these baskets are also designs to collapse when not in use. Functional and beautiful, the baskets are a design wonder making a splash across the design-focused blogosphere. Great on their own and looking even better when paired together, the rainbow of color choices is bound to tempt buyers into picking more than just one of these multipurpose holders. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ombre Baskets:** There is an opportunity for the homeware industry to take advantage of the popolarity of the ombre trend by creating multifunctional ombre baskets. - **Stackable Baskets:** The market for stackable baskets that are both beautiful and functional could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the basket industry. - **Collapsible Design:** The collapsible design of these baskets could be an opportunity for disruption in the home storage industry as consumers look for space-saving solutions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Homeware:** The homeware industry could benefit from the popularity of colorful, multifunctional baskets that are designed to complement any style-conscious home. - **Basket:** Basketworkers and manufacturers could innovate more with stackable baskets that are not only functional, but can also add a lovely color dimension to a room. - **Home Storage:** The collapsible design of these baskets could be an opportunity for disruption in the home storage market as consumers look for more space-saving solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Delicate Basket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculpture.md) - [Whimsical Storage Baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mushroom-woven-basket.md) - [Contemporary Colorful Bucket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hachiman-bucket.md) - [Delicate Colorful Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicate-colorful-vase.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Colorful Geometric Ceramic Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barva-vases.md) - [Dynamic Colored Glass Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tip-top-glass.md) - [Designer Danish Housewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-vessels.md) - [Funky Colorful Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-storage-units.md)