Welcome to kokodesigns and the work of silk artist Karen O’Kane.
My studio is based in the picturesque town of Ramelton in County Donegal in Ireland.
I hand paint silk using a cold resist technique, with the steamed silk I make unique and lovely things for the home, from lampshades, delectable lighting pieces and a range soft furnishings. My work is bright and bold and inspired by the flora and fauna around me in Donegal.
I specialise is making something which is unique and luxurious yet functional. I have my own collections in silk and also a range of my designs eco printed on bamboo fabric. I will also design and hand make bespoke pieces to suit your specific needs, this can be for your home or a commercial project.
You can email me by clicking here or use the contact details at the bottom of the page
This is the culmination in a collaboration between myself and ceramacist Kim Sharkey. Caramic lamp base and hand painted silk shade in a wooden presentation box.
This is the culmination in a collaboration between myself and ceramacist Kim Sharkey. Caramic lamp base and hand painted silk shade in a wooden presentation box.
An original silk tableshade made from hand painted silk, available as a cone or tapered shade. Lockdown in March 2020 I planted wild flower seeds as I started the process of replacing our grass lawn and what came from it was just extrodinary and so inspirational for my silk paintings, resulting in the "Irish Meadow" collection.
An original silk tableshade made from hand painted silk, available as a cone or tapered shade. Lockdown in March 2020 I planted wild flower seeds as I started the process of replacing our grass lawn and what came from it was just extrodinary and so inspirational for my silk paintings, resulting in the "Irish Meadow" collection.
An original silk tableshade made from hand painted silk, available as a cone or tapered shade. Lockdown in March 2020 I planted wild flower seeds as I started the process of replacing our grass lawn and what came from it was just extrodinary and so inspirational for my silk paintings, resulting in the "Irish Meadow" collection.
An original silk tableshade made from hand painted silk, available as a cone or tapered shade. Lockdown in March 2020 I planted wild flower seeds as I started the process of replacing our grass lawn and what came from it was just extrodinary and so inspirational for my silk paintings, resulting in the "Irish Meadow" collection.
An original silk lampshade made from hand painted silk,available in sizes ranging from 10cm to 45cm diameter. Lockdown in March 2020 I planted wild flower seeds as I started the process of replacing our grass lawn and what came from it was just extrodinary and so inspirational for my silk paintings, resulting in the "Irish Meadow" collection.
An original silk lampshade made from hand painted silk,available in sizes ranging from 10cm to 45cm diameter. Lockdown in March 2020 I planted wild flower seeds as I started the process of replacing our grass lawn and what came from it was just extrodinary and so inspirational for my silk paintings, resulting in the "Irish Meadow" collection.
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You can also order and pay with a credit card by telephone. Please phone +353 74 915 2418
Credit cards are accepted online, by telephone and at my studio.