Aroha Luminosa Wrap (silk)

Hello, my name is... Luminosa

This design was first glimpsed a year ago...so i thought (after slowing everything down by having a new baby) it would be fitting to release the first finished ones to celebrate this year’s Matariki, Maori New Year.

Luminosa is inspired by Arachnocampa Luminosa, the Titiwai, a species of glow worm that is unique to Aotearoa. These little larvae create stunningly beautiful galaxies of bioluminescence within caves and under sheltered ledges in our native bush and forests. The larval stage is the lengthiest phase of life for these little creatures can last around nine months. As you might agree, a lot of wonder can be made in that amount of time.

Luminosa depicts the silk lines the glow worms use to capture their food, zhuzhed up to emulate the starry sky effect of their glowing tails. As a child, I spent a lot of time at Lake Rotoiti, where there was a small glow worm filled alcove near the bottom of our driveway. A beloved evening ritual was to go for a walk and wish the glow worms goodnight. I made wishes on them sometimes and they filled me with the wonder of nature. I still find them utterly bewitching. Beauty really can come in such tiny packages. And it can be found in simple moments that become treasured memories. But if you’re a parent you already know this well...

This is a micro release, of Luminosa in our prototype colourway, with only a handful of pieces available. There will be two size 6, one size 5, and two ring slings available via draw this weekend.

Further details are yet to be announced ... they will magically appear **here** when the draw opens tomorrow!