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inclusive healing ...

What truly sets Woven UP apart is not solely the therapeutic nature of the craft, but who it intentionally includes. As a fundamental pillar of our mission, we extend the transformative power of weaving to neurodiverse individuals, the elderly, and also to everyday people seeking calm, connection, and purpose.

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Our approach is designed to be highly accessible and affordable, in part by using recycled cardboard boxes as looms. This not only lowers barriers to entry but turns overlooked materials into creative tools—making the craft available to more hands, regardless of background or ability.

neurodiverse individuals

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​For Neurodiverse Individuals:

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  • Improved Fine Motor Skills: The precise movements foster dexterity and coordination.

  • Enhanced Focus & Patience: The engaging process cultivates sustained attention.

  • Calming Sensory Regulation: The tactile experience and rhythmic motions help soothe sensory overwhelm.

  • Increased Confidence & Creative Identity: Participants build self-esteem as they create tangible expressions of their unique abilities.

  • Many describe weaving as a “safe space”—a haven where they feel genuinely in control, deeply seen for their unique abilities, and profoundly proud of their accomplishments.​

elderly people ...

​​For Elderly People:

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  • Cognitive & Motor Skill Maintenance: Weaving serves as a fantastic activity for maintaining fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and stimulating cognitive function, helping keep minds sharp.

  • Combating Loneliness & Fostering Purpose: Our workshops provide a vibrant community hub, offering a shared activity that combats isolation, fosters intergenerational connection, and provides a renewed sense of purpose and accomplishment.

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everyday people ...

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For Everyday People:

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In today’s fast-paced, overstimulated world, you don’t need a diagnosis to feel drained.
Students, caregivers, creatives, and workers alike are silently struggling with stress, digital fatigue, and emotional exhaustion. Across Thailand, rising mental health challenges are becoming harder to ignore.

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Through mindful, hands-on weaving, participants can:

  • Step away from screens and constant input

  • Reconnect with the present moment

  • Create something meaningful with their own hands

  • Build a sense of calm, confidence, and control

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At Woven UP, our conviction is unwavering: creativity has no boundaries. Every individual possesses the inherent right to experience calm, to express their unique inner landscape, and to actively participate in meaningful, sustainable change.​

weavinwaste to worth ...

We began weaving new stories

from what the world had left behind...

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Discover our sister project: SHINE Beyond the Shadow
A neuroscience-inspired inspired initiative designing accessible board games for the blind and visually impaired.
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