Kiran Badola is a textile designer, living in North Canton, Ohio. Many scarves designed and woven by her have been exhibited in art galleries, art shows and art museums. She has co-authored a book with Dr. Richard Peigler titled Eri Silk Cocoon to Cloth. Kiran graduated from National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi and has completed a JacqCAD textiles weaving course at Kent State University, Ohio. She has a BS degree in Biological Sciences and an Associates in Graphic Design and Fashion Design. Designing fabric structures is her passion and joy.