# Handmade Knitted Taxidermy Jessica Dance Created These Beautiful Wool Animal Heads By Jessica Marren | Published 2013-03-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-animal-heads References: [jessicadance](http://www.jessicadance.com/THE-KNIT-HEADS) Jessica Dance is a creative art director based out of London who handcrafted these clever wool animal heads which add a quirky, playful element to interior walls. As a kind alternative to mounting hunted animals, Jessica uses her [domestic knitting machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-series), felt and [100% lambs wool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-kite-jacket) to bring each life-size beast to existence. This series of humane taxidermy, appropriately titled ‘The Knit-Heads,’ includes beautiful recreations of a highland bull, a sheep, a deer, a stag and a boar. What strikes me most about each of these fantastic mounted creatures is the sheer size and structure (especially in the neck.) With measurements ranging from 50cm - 80cm these wool animal heads take about three days to complete. I absolutely love this idea. The kind facial expressions and soft tusks are remarkably calming details which bring texture, depth and conversation to any room. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 69% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Humane Taxidermy:** Handcrafted wool animal heads offer a kind alternative to traditional taxidermy, creating a niche for ethical and humane home decor. - **Handmade Crafts:** The popularity of handmade and artisanal products highlights a growing demand for unique, non-mass produced items. - **Sustainable Home Decor:** Eco-friendly materials are becoming more popular for home decor, providing an opportunity for sustainable alternatives to traditional materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can focus on ethical and unique home decor options that appeal to a growing conscious consumer market. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Innovation in textile manufacturing can lead to more eco-friendly and sustainable materials for home decor and fashion. - **Artisanal Gifts:** Independent artists and makers can create one-of-a-kind handmade items for a niche market of consumers seeking unique and ethical gift options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Intricately Handcrafted Animal Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lulu-the-lamb.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md) - [Felt-Made Novelty Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourdon-street-chippy.md) - [Wool-Centric Contemporary Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oltre-terra-exhibition.md) - [Whimsical Childlike Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child.md) - [Wilderness-Inspired Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habitat-collection.md)