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FROM CODE TO FELT A Journey of Memory 1. A Life in Code Just a few years ago, my life was measured in lines of code and lit by the glow of a computer screen. My name is Yun. I was a programmer in a big city. The city gave me everything I thought I wanted—a stable job, my own apartment. By modern standards, I was successful. But deep inside, I felt a growing disconnect—a quiet longing for something warm, real, and touchable. 2. The Memory in the Attic That changed one autumn when I returned to my grandmother’s old country house. She had moved south to retire, and the house had been empty for half a year. In an old shoebox in the attic, I found a small wool felt cat she had made—a miniature of my childhood cat, Mochi. Crooked ears. Faded gray stripes. I held it in my hands, sat on the dusty floor, and cried. Not from sadness—but from recognition. A handmade piece could preserve more than an image. It could preserve a feeling. Memories don’t have to be invisible—they can be held in your hands, soft and warm. That woolen cat stayed in my heart, like a seed that hadn’t yet sprouted. 3. The Moment Everything Changed Back in the city, life returned to its old rhythm—until Lily, the little girl next door, knocked on my door. Her dog Buddy had been hit by a car the week before, right in front of her house. She stood there holding his leash, eyes too swollen to open fully. She didn’t cry. She just asked: “Yun, I’m so scared I’ll forget what he looked like. Can you help me remember?” That night, I took out my grandmother’s wool and felting needles. I found a photo of Buddy running—all four paws off the ground, ears flying back in happy arcs. My first stitch was crooked. I pricked my finger. I bled. At two in the morning, a tiny yellow dog lay in my palm. It wasn’t perfect—but those ears really flew. The next day, I placed it into Lily’s hands. She looked down at it for a long time. Then she smiled. She clutched it to her chest and said: “He’s back. Small, but I can hold him forever.” That moment changed everything. 4. The Birth of YunFelt I quit my job the next day. I spent months teaching myself felting—watching tutorials, visiting artisans who worked with animal sculptures. I wasn’t trying to start a business. I was building a way of life that felt real. Slowly, something beautiful began to happen. Friends saw little Buddy and asked: “I want one too. Can you make one for me?” I realized then: This was not just a craft. It was a way to preserve love. That is how YunFelt began. Not from a business plan. From a life. Yun is my name. Felt is the craft. 5. What We Make Today Every YunFelt piece is: Fully handmade, one by one Created from your real photos Never molded or duplicated Made from natural wool—the same material that once kept real sheep warm I work to capture the moments that matter most: ears flying back during a run, a curled-up sleep, a familiar tilt of the head. It won’t break. It won’t expire.It will only grow softer as you grow older with it. 6. Our Promise I don’t want YunFelt to become a big company. My dream is to run this shop slowly and peacefully—tending it with the same care I give my garden. Every piece I make is a small promise: It is made with care.It is rooted in memory.And it is made for someone who truly loved. This is more than a business to me. It’s a commitment to creating something that brings comfort, preserves precious memories, and can be treasured for years to come. Because memories deserve more than a place in our minds.They deserve a place in our hands. Call to Action Browse our collection, or share a photo of someone you love—and let us help you hold what matters most. — YunFounder of YunFelt

OUR PHILOSOPHYNature’s Warmth, In Your Hands Two Moments That Started Everything Every brand begins with a feeling.YunFelt began with two. One was a crooked-eared wool cat found in a dusty attic — a miniature of Mochi, the cat I grew up with, stitched stitch by stitch by my grandmother. The other was a little girl named Lily, who lost her dog Buddy and asked me a simple question: “Can you help me remember him?” These two moments — one from the past, one from the present — quietly set the course for everything that followed. They taught me something simple: Memories don’t have to fade. They can be held. Soft. Warm. Real. The Roots: A Life That Felt Too Fast My name is Yun. I used to be a programmer in a big city. By modern standards, I was successful — a stable job, my own apartment. But inside, something felt quietly missing. Not failure.Just distance. The Attic: Where Everything Changed One autumn, I returned to my grandmother’s old country house. In the attic, I found a small wool felt cat she had made years ago. Crooked ears. Faded gray stripes. A miniature of Mochi. I held it and cried — not from sadness, but from recognition. That moment stayed with me. Because I realized: A handmade object can preserve more than an image. It can preserve a feeling. The Turning Point: A Question From Lily Back in the city, life returned to its rhythm — until Lily knocked on my door. Her dog Buddy had been hit by a car the week before. She stood there, holding his leash, and asked: “I’m so scared I’ll forget what he looked like. Can you help me remember?” That night, I took out my grandmother’s wool. I worked from a photo of Buddy running — ears flying back, all four paws off the ground. My first stitch was crooked. I pricked my finger. At two in the morning, a tiny yellow dog lay in my palm. Not perfect — but alive in its own way. The next day, Lily held it close and said: “He’s back. Small, but I can hold him forever.” That moment changed everything. The Craft: Slow, Patient, Handmade The workshop is quiet. Only the sound of needles and soft wool moving between hands. No molds. No machines. No duplication. Each YunFelt piece is shaped slowly by hand, using natural wool — the same material that once kept real sheep warm under the sun. Everything begins with a photo you send. And slowly, stitch by stitch, something begins to take form. Not just an object — but a presence. The Philosophy: Slower Things, Kinder Things The world is full of things made to be replaced. YunFelt moves differently. Fewer pieces. Slower work. More care. Each creation carries something simple: A memory worth keeping A moment worth returning to A feeling worth holding What We Make Today Every YunFelt piece is: Fully handmade, one by one Created from your real photos Never molded or duplicated Made from natural wool Shaped with patience and care We notice the details that matter most: a sleeping pose, a running jump, a familiar tilt of the head. The Promise I don’t want YunFelt to become a big company. My dream is to keep it small, slow, and human — like tending a quiet garden. Every piece is a simple promise: It is made with sincerity.It is rooted in memory.And it is created for someone who truly loved. Bring Warmth Home Change doesn’t need a loud beginning. It can start with something small — a woolen bird, a tiny fox, a custom portrait of someone you miss. Place it on a shelf. Hold it in your hand. And remember what matters. If this idea speaks to you, you are welcome here. Browse our collection, or share a photo of someone you love — and let us help you hold what matters most. — YunFounder of YunFelt

OUR STORY I used to write code.Now I shape memories. The city gave me everything I thought I wanted—a stable job, my own apartment.Yet somehow, each day felt a little smaller than the last. One autumn, I returned to my grandmother’s old country house. In the attic, I found a tiny wool felt cat she had made years ago. Crooked ears.Faded gray stripes. A miniature of Mochi—the cat I grew up with. Holding it in my hands, I realized something remarkable: A handmade piece could preserve more than an image.It could preserve a feeling. Not long afterward, I created my first wool felt pet portrait for a little girl who wanted a way to remember her beloved dog. Seeing the comfort it brought her changed the way I thought about handmade art forever. That moment became the inspiration behind YunFelt. Today, every YunFelt piece is made slowly, by hand, from natural wool—the same material that once kept real sheep warm. We transform treasured photographs into handcrafted keepsakes that carry the warmth, love, and memories shared with the ones who matter most. OUR PURPOSE Our goal is simple:To bring comfort, preserve precious memories, and create keepsakes that can be treasured for years to come. Because memories deserve more than a place in our minds.They deserve a place in our hands. — YunFounder of YunFelt CALL TO ACTION Browse our collection or share a photo of someone you love—and let us help you hold what matters most.