A dramatic statement in knitted form and light.
The Hiwa 80 reimagines the classic large-volume pendant through the softness and structure of knitted wool. Designed for expansive interiors and generous ceiling heights, it brings sculptural presence to large open spaces while maintaining a remarkable sense of lightness. Despite its scale, the knitted wool form appears almost weightless — its softly faceted geometry and gentle curves introducing warmth, texture, and a quiet feminine elegance.
Perfect as a single feature over large dining tables or in high-stud living areas, the Hiwa 80 creates a warm focal point within the room. The concealed bulb softens glare, allowing the knitted wool to gently diffuse light and create a welcoming glow — bold in scale, yet always comfortably at home within the space.
The Hiwa 80 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 quietly 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 acoustics 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, the Hiwa 80 reflects a commitment to circular design, natural materials, and local craftsmanship. Designed and assembled by hand on Waiheke Island, and made in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Dimensions – 800mm Ø × 590mm high
Weight – Approx. 1.3kg
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 dramatic statement in knitted form and light.
The Hiwa 80 reimagines the classic large-volume pendant through the softness and structure of knitted wool. Designed for expansive interiors and generous ceiling heights, it brings sculptural presence to large open spaces while maintaining a remarkable sense of lightness. Despite its scale, the knitted wool form appears almost weightless — its softly faceted geometry and gentle curves introducing warmth, texture, and a quiet feminine elegance.
Perfect as a single feature over large dining tables or in high-stud living areas, the Hiwa 80 creates a warm focal point within the room. The concealed bulb softens glare, allowing the knitted wool to gently diffuse light and create a welcoming glow — bold in scale, yet always comfortably at home within the space.
The Hiwa 80 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 quietly 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 acoustics 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, the Hiwa 80 reflects a commitment to circular design, natural materials, and local craftsmanship. Designed and assembled by hand on Waiheke Island, and made in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Dimensions – 800mm Ø × 590mm high
Weight – Approx. 1.3kg
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.
