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YAMAGATA The Artisan’s Perspective

●Time required 90 minutes (1.5 hours) ●Operation time Flexible (By appointment)

①Deep dive into dyeing chemistry and science
②Decode the engineering of Jacquard looms
③Hands-on silk handkerchief dyeing

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Alchemy of Dyeing

Before art comes science. Learn the chemistry where plant pigments bond with protein fibers. Conduct a dyeing experiment with silk handkerchief.

Break down the mechanics of Jacquard looms bridging traditional craft and industrial technology. Hosted by President or Factory Manager.

Explore the "How" behind world-class textiles. Tea break included for technical questions about fiber structure. Take home your handkerchief.

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Date	By request (Year-round)
Experience time	Flexible (By appointment)
Payment method	Overseas: Online transfer (Square) / Japan: Bank transfer.
Experience fee	15,000 JPY per person
Included	Technical Guide by President/Factory Manager, Silk Handkerchief, Casual Tea & Sweets, Factory Access, Insurance.
Experience place	Nitta Co., Ltd. 2-3-36 Matsugasaki, Yonezawa-shi, Yamagata 992-0053, Japan
Participants(max)	10 people
Participants(min)	2 people
Notes	There is a possibility of content adjustment based on weather conditions and factory operations.
Organizer	PLAT YONEZAWA INC.