The Pao pendant light by HAY, designed by Naoto Fukasawa, is inspired by the soft, glowing shape of traditional Mongolian Pao tents illuminated at night. This pendant light encapsulates inviting atmospheric warmth through elegant simplicity and modest aesthetics, creating harmony with any environment. A custom LED light source and diffuser are concealed within the acrylic (PMMA) diffuser, providing a soft, diffused glow and a clean design. The steel shade is coated with a high-gloss finish, enhancing its sleek simplicity. Functional and versatile, the Pao pendant light is ideally suspended low over dining tables or kitchen islands for stylish design and exquisite illumination. It is available in three sizes and four colours. The Pao collection draws on Fukasawa’s aesthetic of beautiful simplicity, creating an everyday object that draws on design values existing in the natural world. By keeping the aesthetics modest and simple, he brings the design into harmony with its environment, reinforcing his primary intention of making the atmosphere pleasant and comfortable.