My name is Willowa and I handmake sensory artworks. One handmade sensory product I create is called a Re'Kleimme. They are a sight and touch product assisting with anxiety, tactile sensitivity, hypersensitivity as well as memory.

How it all began...

After a visit to my auntie’s home, my auntie gave me some personal clothing of my late uncles. I wanting to make her something special to assist her during this time, so I created a keepsake bear.

Before I started creating her keepsake, I decided to create a smaller, less complicated one.

I continued creating these smaller ones, long after I finished my aunties keepsake. The creating assisted with my healing and gave a purpose and direction. I decided to call them a Re’kleimme, a play on words of 'reclaim me'.

My sensory art products are made from upcycled textiles, haberdashery and bed linen. I try to keep to a 80/20 ratio with upcycled/new.

Each piece unique and individually and has an embroidered number on their back leg, which I keep a registrar as part of a future installation art piece.

Thus far, many have been adopted and reside in Hawaii, Japan, Texas, Scotland, German,
Slovenia, Hong Kong and all throughout Australia.

I would love you to be a part of this journey.



There are five ranges in the Re'Kleimme line
Originals Re'Kleimme
Keepsake Re'Kleimme
Totem Re'Kleimme
Re'Kleimmekins
Art Series