Made by hand, loved by cats
Whiskers is a small New Zealand business based in Whakatāne. We bring beautifully made wool cat caves and toys to Kiwi homes, and we try to do it the right way.
Our story
It started with a cat who ignored every bed
You know the type. Expensive cushion? Ignored. Cardboard box? Instant favourite. When we first tried a felted wool cave, our cat walked in, turned around twice and fell asleep. That was that.
We went looking for caves made properly: from real wool, by real people, paid fairly. That led us to a fair trade felting workshop in Nepal where makers turn New Zealand wool into caves and toys by hand.
So the wool starts here, travels to skilled hands in Nepal, and comes home again as something your cat will love for years.
What we care about
Our promises
Natural materials
100% New Zealand wool with azo-free dyes. No foam, no plastic shells.
Fair work
Our makers work in a fair trade workshop, with skills passed down and paid fairly.
Made to last
Dense, hand-felted wool that keeps its shape for years of naps.
Kiwi service
Real people in Whakatāne answering your emails. Free NZ shipping over $99.
Lighter on the planet
Plastic-free where we can
Caves arrive folded in a recyclable kraft box, and toys come in a reusable cotton drawstring bag that's great for storing them afterwards (or for your own odds and ends).
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