Inger Carina Makes Guns Look Seriously Classy
Matt Ho — January 12, 2011 — Art & Design
References: hellocraftlovers & whatthecool
Swedish artist Inger Carina has some serious needlework skills that are truly inspiring.
During her years in the 'Konstfack Art' department, Inger Carina had an obsession with crochet. Within that phase, she made two crocheted guns that were undeniably classy. There's also a crocheted gun holster and a belt, complete with a buckle to match. Who would've thought that guns could look so harmless?
Implications - Making the shift from a passive and outdated activity to an exciting pastime with limitless possibilities, knitted artwork is inspiring and cretive. From weaponry to cuisine to cigars, crochet products come in a larger range than they once did. There is a place for crochet and knitting in the modern consumer worlds of both fashion and home decor.
During her years in the 'Konstfack Art' department, Inger Carina had an obsession with crochet. Within that phase, she made two crocheted guns that were undeniably classy. There's also a crocheted gun holster and a belt, complete with a buckle to match. Who would've thought that guns could look so harmless?
Implications - Making the shift from a passive and outdated activity to an exciting pastime with limitless possibilities, knitted artwork is inspiring and cretive. From weaponry to cuisine to cigars, crochet products come in a larger range than they once did. There is a place for crochet and knitting in the modern consumer worlds of both fashion and home decor.
Trend Themes
1. Creative Needlework - There's potential for unique and tasteful creations in the worlds of fashion and home decor using crochet and knitting.
2. Revamped Traditional Crafts - Crochet can be used to add a modern twist to old-fashioned items like guns, and could be applied to other traditional crafts.
3. Artistic Weapons - Artists could explore the boundaries of combining art and weaponry further using crochet and other non-traditional materials.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Crochet and knitting could be incorporated into modern fashion design to create unique and creative pieces.
2. Home Decor - There's an opportunity to add personal touches to home decor items like blankets, pillows, and curtains using crochet or knitting.
3. Art - Artists could incorporate crochet into their work to create provocative pieces, perhaps even exploring the theme of weaponry and violence.
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