Karuna Universal Weaving Facility
The Karuna Universal Weaving Facility is a joint project of EPSA (Entire Power in Social Action) Nepal and Karnor that was initiated in order to open the weaving craft and industry to persons with disabilities across Nepal through accessibility designed into the workplace.
Today, since 2023, Karuna has completed several collections for studios around the world that aim to increase their social impact by producing rugs with persons with disabilities, directly facilitating employment and training in the art of rug weaving.
To learn more and produce a collection at Karuna, contact the project team here:
Primarily hiring persons with disabilities
Karuna Facility primarily hires persons with disabilities in order to encourage their participation
Wheel-chair accessible and universally designed
The entire building of Karuna is Universally Designed, meaning each section is wheelchair-accessible and built with mobility challenges in mind
Going beyond best practices
Karuna is the first ever universally designed carpet workshop, and as such, serves as a model for accessibility and inclusivity in not just the carpet industry but across Nepal