{"title":"Lof","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded by designer \u003cspan class=\"unknown__pt__mark__italic\"\u003eSophie Poelman\u003c\/span\u003e on \u003cspan class=\"unknown__pt__mark__italic\"\u003eWaiheke Island\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"unknown__pt__mark__small-caps\"\u003eLof\u003c\/span\u003e creates lighting and interior objects that explore the potential of \u003cspan class=\"unknown__pt__mark__italic\"\u003eNew Zealand\u003c\/span\u003e strong wool. Through thoughtful design and local craftsmanship, the studio reimagines one of \u003cspan class=\"unknown__pt__mark__italic\"\u003eAotearoa's\u003c\/span\u003e most abundant natural fibres for contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter years working with international design brands abroad, \u003cspan class=\"unknown__pt__mark__italic\"\u003eSophie\u003c\/span\u003e returned home to build a slower, more intentional design practice. In 2020, she became aware of the challenges facing \u003cspan class=\"unknown__pt__mark__italic\"\u003eNew Zealand's\u003c\/span\u003e strong-wool industry, where an exceptional fibre had become increasingly undervalued. Rather than looking elsewhere for materials, she turned to what was already here, beginning a five-year exploration into wool's structural, acoustic and tactile qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result was \u003cspan class=\"unknown__pt__mark__italic\"\u003eHiwa\u003c\/span\u003e, a collection of knitted wool pendant lights made in \u003cspan class=\"unknown__pt__mark__italic\"\u003eNew Zealand\u003c\/span\u003e using wool sourced from\u003cspan class=\"unknown__pt__mark__italic\"\u003e Palliser Ridge in South Wairarapa\u003c\/span\u003e. Softening both light and sound, the collection reveals the remarkable versatility of natural wool while celebrating the craftsmanship and knowledge behind every stage of its journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrounded in a commitment to local growers and responsible making, \u003cspan class=\"unknown__pt__mark__small-caps\"\u003eLof \u003c\/span\u003ecreates enduring objects that reconnect people with the value of \u003cspan class=\"unknown__pt__mark__italic\"\u003eNew Zealand\u003c\/span\u003e wool and the places from which it comes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hiwa-40-wool-pendant-light","title":"HIWA 40 Wool Pendant Light","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe HIWA 40 Pendant is the most compact expression of the HIWA collection, bringing warmth, atmosphere and sculptural form to bedrooms, studies, dining spaces and smaller living areas. Knitted from undyed New Zealand Romney wool, its faceted silhouette gently diffuses light while bringing texture and acoustic comfort to the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"unknown__pt__mark__small-caps\"\u003eHIWA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed after Hiwa-i-te-rangi, the Matariki star associated with aspiration and new beginnings,\u003cspan class=\"unknown__pt__mark__small-caps\"\u003e HIWA\u003c\/span\u003e explores the natural performance of New Zealand strong wool through textile lighting. \u003cspan class=\"unknown__pt__mark__small-caps\"\u003eLOF\u003c\/span\u003e reimagines pendant lighting through the language of textiles, where sculptural form meets the natural performance of knitted wool. 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The result is lighting that gently diffuses light, enhances acoustics, and brings warmth and materiality to interior spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"unknown__pt__mark__small-caps\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item is carefully packed and shipped from our Auckland showroom. 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