A feminine statement in knitted form and light.
The Hiwa 40 reimagines the smaller feature pendant through the softness and structure of knitted wool. Designed for small to medium spaces and lower ceilings, it offers a refined expression of the HIWA form. The faceted knitted wool and exposed seams create a soft sculptural presence — light, elegant, and quietly powerful. Ideal as a main light in bedrooms, studies, dining settings, and smaller living spaces, the concealed bulb softens glare while the knitted wool gently diffuses light, filling the room with a warm, inviting glow.
The Hiwa 40 is part of our HIWA lighting family — a design study exploring how far high-micron New Zealand wool can be pushed as a lighting material. Working with locally grown strong wool — abundant, renewable, and underutilised — HIWA investigates the intrinsic stretch of knitted wool, using tension to create sculptural forms that feel both grounded and subtly celestial.
Named after Hiwa-i-te-rangi, the Matariki star associated with aspiration and new beginnings, the design features a faceted, star-like geometry shaped by the natural behaviour of knitted wool, with a subtle nod to historic garment construction techniques.
At the heart of HIWA is an exploration of New Zealand strong wool as a high-performance lighting material, using its natural properties to soften sound and diffuse light. Crafted from undyed Romney wool grown at Palliser Ridge Farm in the Wairarapa, each piece carries a quiet connection to Aotearoa’s rural landscape, bringing warmth and texture to architectural spaces.
Made from 100% certified regenerative New Zealand strong wool, HIWA reflects a commitment to circular design, natural materials, and local craftsmanship. Designed and assembled by hand on Waiheke Island, and proudly made in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Dimensions – 400mm Ø × 300 mm high
Weight – Approx. 0.45kg
Materials – 100% New Zealand Wool, FSC-certified Birch Plywood, Electroplated Steel
Installation – Arrives pre-assembled. Includes black lacquered steel ceiling rose, E27 lamp holder, and 2m black cloth-covered cable. Installation by a registered electrician required.
Recommended bulb – E27 lamp/bulb 8W warm white LED.
Packaging – Every light is carefully packaged using materials that reflect our values of circularity and care. Each piece is protected with reusable wool felt made from Palliser Ridge fibre, and boxes are made in Auckland using recyclable and compostable materials. Designed to be reused, repurposed, or returned to the earth.
A feminine statement in knitted form and light.
The Hiwa 40 reimagines the smaller feature pendant through the softness and structure of knitted wool. Designed for small to medium spaces and lower ceilings, it offers a refined expression of the HIWA form. The faceted knitted wool and exposed seams create a soft sculptural presence — light, elegant, and quietly powerful. Ideal as a main light in bedrooms, studies, dining settings, and smaller living spaces, the concealed bulb softens glare while the knitted wool gently diffuses light, filling the room with a warm, inviting glow.
The Hiwa 40 is part of our HIWA lighting family — a design study exploring how far high-micron New Zealand wool can be pushed as a lighting material. Working with locally grown strong wool — abundant, renewable, and underutilised — HIWA investigates the intrinsic stretch of knitted wool, using tension to create sculptural forms that feel both grounded and subtly celestial.
Named after Hiwa-i-te-rangi, the Matariki star associated with aspiration and new beginnings, the design features a faceted, star-like geometry shaped by the natural behaviour of knitted wool, with a subtle nod to historic garment construction techniques.
At the heart of HIWA is an exploration of New Zealand strong wool as a high-performance lighting material, using its natural properties to soften sound and diffuse light. Crafted from undyed Romney wool grown at Palliser Ridge Farm in the Wairarapa, each piece carries a quiet connection to Aotearoa’s rural landscape, bringing warmth and texture to architectural spaces.
Made from 100% certified regenerative New Zealand strong wool, HIWA reflects a commitment to circular design, natural materials, and local craftsmanship. Designed and assembled by hand on Waiheke Island, and proudly made in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Dimensions – 400mm Ø × 300 mm high
Weight – Approx. 0.45kg
Materials – 100% New Zealand Wool, FSC-certified Birch Plywood, Electroplated Steel
Installation – Arrives pre-assembled. Includes black lacquered steel ceiling rose, E27 lamp holder, and 2m black cloth-covered cable. Installation by a registered electrician required.
Recommended bulb – E27 lamp/bulb 8W warm white LED.
Packaging – Every light is carefully packaged using materials that reflect our values of circularity and care. Each piece is protected with reusable wool felt made from Palliser Ridge fibre, and boxes are made in Auckland using recyclable and compostable materials. Designed to be reused, repurposed, or returned to the earth.
