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New Zealand · Kathmandu-made

A cave your cat will never want to leave

Handmade wool cat caves from Kathmandu — soft, warm, foldable, and oddly magnetic to cats who “don’t like beds.”

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Handmade wool cat caves in blush, sage and terracotta with a cat peeking out
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Handmade cat caves

Natural wool. Thoughtfully handmade. Quickly claimed by cats.

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Blush pink handmade wool cat cave

Blush Pink Wool Cat Cave

★★★★★ · 24 reviews

$99 NZD

Soft blush felt — the “looks good in the lounge” option that still gets used.

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Sage green handmade wool cat cave

Sage Green Wool Cat Cave

★★★★★ · 19 reviews

$99 NZD

Calm sage that disappears into most NZ interiors. Cats notice it anyway.

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Terracotta handmade wool cat cave

Terracotta Wool Cat Cave

★★★★★ · 16 reviews

$99 NZD

Warm terracotta for homes that like a bit of colour without going cartoon.

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Natural handmade wool cat cave

Natural Wool Cat Cave

★★★★★ · 21 reviews

$89 NZD

Undyed natural wool — the classic cave, slightly kinder on the wallet.

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Why wool works

Cats aren’t being dramatic — wool smells faintly of lanolin, stays temperature-smart, and feels like a proper den.

Warm in winter, cool in summer

Wool fibres are hollow, so they trap air. Cosy on cold floors, comfortable when the house heats up.

Lanolin cats love

That natural wool scent reminds cats of kittenhood comfort. It’s why they claim a cave within minutes.

Foldable & travel-ready

Press it flat for the car, bach, or under the bed. Shake it out and it pops back into shape.

From Kathmandu with care

Handmade by women artisans using New Zealand wool

Each Whiskers cave is wet-felted by hand in Kathmandu — shaped, densified, and finished without plastic shells or foam. The wool starts here in New Zealand, then travels to skilled makers who turn it into a proper cat den.

You’re not buying a novelty igloo. You’re buying hours of craft, fair work, and a bed cats actually use.

Hand-felted · Fair trade spirit · Built to last years, not weeks

Customer love

★★★★★

“Ordered the sage one for our picky Maine Coon. He moved in the same afternoon and hasn’t looked at the old cushion since.”

— Jess, Auckland

★★★★★

“Looks like décor, works like a fortress. Folded flat for a weekend away — brilliant.”

— Sam, Wellington

★★★★★

“Warm on the tiles in winter. Smells like proper wool, not plastic. Already eyeing a second colour.”

How it works

  1. Choose your colourPick the cave that fits your room — and your cat’s taste in dens.
  2. We ship NZ-widePacked carefully. Free shipping on orders over $99.
  3. Your cat claims itPut it somewhere quiet. Give it an hour. Accept you’ve lost the sofa.

FAQ

What size cat will it fit?

Most domestic cats up to about 9 kg. Opening is roughly 18 cm across — big enough to enter, snug enough to feel secure.

How do I clean it?

Wool naturally sheds dirt. Shake it outside, spot-clean with lukewarm water, reshape, and air dry. Don’t tumble dry.

Do you ship across New Zealand?

Yes — nationwide. Free shipping on orders over $99. Rural deliveries welcome; we’ll email tracking when it leaves.

What if my cat ignores it?

Rare, but fair. You’ve got 30 days — keep it clean and unused-looking and we’ll sort a return.

Is every cave identical?

They’re handmade, so expect tiny shape and colour variations. That’s the charm — and proof it wasn’t stamped out by a machine.

Ready when your cat is

Soft wool. Real craft. A den they’ll actually sleep in.

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