Welcome to my on-line gallery of hand-dyed silks. My art work is designed to be simple, elegant, and easy to wear. Whether worn everyday or for a special occasion, mt goal is to have women feel and look beautiful. All materials and processes are as green as I can make them. Enjoy! Karen Dietz
My booth at the Mistletoe Mart, Abingdon, VA 2007
Newly dyed silk chiffon shawls drying in the breeze.
Molly wearing one of my silk chiffon ruanas.
Joan wearing a simple silk jacket -- back view.
Joan wearing a simple silk jacket -- front view.
Silk chiffon poncho. Light, airy and easy to wear.
Silk vest with side ties of hand-dyed silk ribbon. Shown being tied in front.
Silk vest with side ties of hand-dyed silk ribbon. Shown being worn loose.
Simple chiffon silk jacket -- back view.
Simple double chiffon silk jacket tied in front.
Very light rayon poncho. Great for casual summer wear.
Double chiffon short ruana. Shown with one side worn over the shoulder.
Double chiffon short ruana -- back view. Light and breezy for spring/summer wear.
Pale blue and lavender silk chiffon poncho.
Pale blue and lavender silk chiffon poncho -- closer detail view.
Longer silk chiffon ruana -- back view. Blue with ribbon of green at the bottom.
Longer silk chiffon ruana -- front view. Blue with subtle ribbon of green at the bottom.
Longer silk chiffon ruana -- detail view of subtle ribbon of green at the bottom.
Cotton shawl in greens, blues, and purples.
Cotton shawl -- a little heavier than silk for those cooler evenings.
Silk organza jacket for those special events. Lightweight and semi-transparent for an elegant look.
Silk organza jacket for those special events. Lightweight and semi-transparent for an elegant look. Side view.
Silk organza jacket.
Silk organza jacket -- side view.
Short silk organza jacket.
Short silk organza poncho to easily dress up a simple black dress or outfit.
Short silk organza poncho -- back view.
Silver and blue silk shawl.
Silver and blue silk shawl -- back view.
Silk chiffon shawl. Longer than usual which makes it easier to wear.
Silk chiffon shawl -- back view.
Longer silk chiffon shawl.
Silk chiffon shawl.
Double chiffon silk shawl. Heavier than the typical chiffons makes this an extra elegant drape and slightly warmer.
Detail work of double chiffon shawl.
Violet chiffon shawl.
Rayon fringed poncho with side closures.
Rayon fringed poncho with 'happiness' Konji characters.
Raw silk shawl -- heavier than other silks for cooler evenings. Great for casual wear.
Silk charmeuse tank top with coordinating silk chiffon shawl.
Coordinating silk charmeuse tank top & silk chiffon shawl.
Wool and silk blend shawl. Lightweight and warm. Roll it up, throw it in your purse and you are ready for chilly theaters and restaurants.
Silk chiffon longer scarf that can also be worn as a shawl.
Shibori hand-dyed silk scarf.
Shibori hand-dyed silk shawl.
Shibori hand-dyed habotai silk shawl.
Shibori hand-dyed silk-wool blend shawl.
Shibori hand-dyed silk chiffon scarf.
Hand-dyed and discharged organza silk wall hanging.
Hand-dyed chiffon wall hanging with stenciling.
Shibori hand-dyed silk walk hanging.
Many thanks for stopping by and I hope you found a few items for yourself or others! For sales, shows, studio appointments or commissions, please contact me at 619-235-0052 or dietz.karen@gmail.com
