Caroline Sato is an Australian fashion theorist and multidisciplinary artist based in Bangkok, whose practice spans image-making, garment design, and textile construction. With a Master's in fashion design from RMIT University, her work deeply engages with fashion, textile history, and cultural dress, particularly kimono.

Currently, Sato contributes to the Thai Textile Society's steering committee, leading website development and archival efforts. Through her research, teaching, and Carocolabo studio (est. 2023), she continues to champion textiles and handcrafts.

Orange dyed paper (orizome) with a linear image of a woman with glasses and a fringe cutting paper with a pen knife

Sato's multidisciplinary training includes Bokuga, Mokuhanga, Batik, Lithography, Tanjore painting, and Kalamkari. She is dedicated to promoting handcrafts and recognizing the vital role communities play in their evolution, fostering collaborations with artisans across Asia.

Her work has been exhibited globally, including at the Tokyo Biennale (2023) and solo show at DashinaChitra, Chennai (2020). She was awarded the Karun Thakur Research Grant from the V&A in 2022 and her articles have appeared in publications like White Enso and AFWJ Journal. A sought-after speaker, she has lectured internationally and her expertise was featured on Thai PBS TV.