David Trubridge

Hinaki

Hīnaki was David’s first exploration into lighting in 1995 when he made a prototype based on fish traps which are called hīnaki by Maori. Hīnaki traps were made from woven vines, some in amazingly beautiful forms.

Key facts:

Shipped in environmentally friendly kitset packaging
Easy assembly at home via PDF or online video
Available in 3 sizes
12 standard colour options (custom colours on request)
Comes with cord, bulb holder (CableCup ceiling rose on request)
Intended for dry interior spaces.

Specifications

Product

Brand: David Trubridge
Materials: Bamboo plywood (FSC-accredited factory); nylon clips
Design: David Trubridge

Dimensions & Details

Width / Diameter: Ø 170 · 320 · 500 mm
Height: 500 · 900 · 1400 mm
Weight: 500 mm: 0.3 kg · 900 mm: 0.7 kg · 1400 mm: 3.8 kg

Technical data as published by David Trubridge.

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