PITAKA’s latest Year of the Horse exclusive cases bring a unique woven design to their aramid fiber lineup. The Happiness Rides In collection features rhythmic horse motifs in two distinct colourways: Amber and Indigo. It’s a perfect addition to celebrate the year with a big bang.
The Amber variant brings vibrant orange tones to life through the woven pattern, capturing motion and energy. The Indigo offers a deeper blue aesthetic with a calmer, more focused feel. Both feature the same galloping horse design woven into the aramid fiber, but the colour accent on the horses creates quite different visual impressions. There’s no better colour than the other – it really comes down to personal preference and what resonates with you.
PITAKA has employed triple-layer fusion weaving for the Happiness Rides In cases. The galloping horse pattern isn’t just printed on – it’s woven into the material itself, creating a tactile texture that’s refined and layered. The interwoven yarns add visual depth and richer colour variation across the case.
Despite this more complex weaving, the case maintains PITAKA’s signature slim profile at just 1.39mm thick and weighing only 27.68g. It feels similar to previous PITAKA cases I’ve reviewed here at Craving Tech like the Sunset Moment (which has always been my favourite), preserving the sleekness of your iPhone without adding bulk.
The case features precisely cut openings for all buttons and ports. I really like how the openings offer a natural feel when pressing the iPhone’s physical buttons, compared to cases that cover them with hardened protective layers. This maintains the tactile feedback you expect from your device.
MagSafe compatibility is built in, making the case wireless charging-friendly. The PitaTap capacitive button is integrated for seamless touch control, and there’s lens ring protection to guard the camera module.
A subtle “2026” laser engraving marks this as a Year of the Horse exclusive edition. PITAKA’s aerospace-grade aramid fiber construction provides protection against scratches and discoloration, backed by a 2-month warranty.
The Happiness Rides In cases represent PITAKA’s commitment to combining protection with aesthetic design, offering something visually distinctive for those who want their phone case to stand out from the usual solid colours and generic patterns. But if they are not your style, make sure to check other cases from PITAKA as well to suit your preferences. There are great ones out there to protect your shiny, new iPhone.
Dislcosure: Cases were supplied by PITAKA
