Who We Are
KarenBorga.com is the website of fiber artist Karen Borga.
This site shares journal entries, studio notes, artwork, natural dye experiments, and reflections from Karen's creative practice. Visitors may contact Karen through the website's contact form or subscribe to receive occasional studio updates and journal entries.
Our website address is: https://karenborga.com
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