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Nishiki Yarn Dyeing にしき染色さん

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In 1948, Katsu Hioki, the grandmother of the current president, started a yarn dyeing industry, "Hioki Dyeing Factory," all by herself. Later, the name was changed to "Nishiki Yarn Dyeing," and they have been running the company for 75 years in the Nishijin area, which is the epicenter of the kimono industry. 1948年に現社長の祖母である日置かつさんが「日置染工場」として 女性一人で糸染め業を始めました。 その後、にしき染色と名前を変えて現在まで75年間、 西陣で糸染め業を営んでいます。 The artisans dye yarns one by one with care and dedication in order to meet the expectations and requests of the customers. They are also exploring different methods of dyeing yarn and refining their processing technology, making daily efforts for self-improvement so that customers will say, 'I'm not sure why, but the products that they create are nice. 常にお客様の期待や要望に応えるため、 一色一色、心を込めて染め上げています。 また、様々な染色方法や加工技術にも挑戦し 『なんかええなあ』と言って頂けるような ものづくりが出来るよう日々精進しています。 Recently, they've begun experimenting with new manufacturing methods based on the inherited dyeing tech

The Ueba Weaving Company specializes in crafting Furoshiki textiles  風呂敷生地の上羽機業さん

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Mr. Ueba, at the age of 83, proudly serves as the third-generation president of the renowned 'Ueba Weaving Company.' His grandfather, a skilled craftsman, was deeply involved in the traditional art of kimono printing at 'Chikiriya,' an esteemed kimono establishment nestled in the heart of Kyoto. Following in his family's footsteps, Mr. Ueba's father specialized in crafting woolen kimonos, albeit considered more casual attire within the kimono industry. Today, Mr. Ueba oversees operations at the company's factory located in Tango, the northernmost region of Kyoto Prefecture. This bustling hub is home to a myriad of talented artisans, each contributing their expertise to the art of weaving and creating exquisite textiles. 83才の上羽さん、上羽機業の3代目である。 上羽さんのおじいちゃんは千切屋の捺染をしていた。上羽さんのお父さんはウールの着物を作っていた。着物業界ではウール生地はカジュアルなものとされる。 現在、丹後に工場(こうば)があり、職人さんがいる。 This company specializes in crafting furoshiki textiles, primarily using cotton, which are traditionally em