MADO
We wanted to create a place to connect our favorite Tango textiles with many people, PARANOMAD's own factory opened in April 2023.
Tango is a major production area that supports 70% of Japan's silk textiles.
The textiles produced by craftsmen with accumulated advanced techniques and rich sensibilities are attracting attention from maisons around the world.
Currently, there are approximately 700 factories in Tango, but the number is expected to decrease to less than 100 in 20 years.
How can we pass the baton of traditional industry to the next generation?
We believe that connecting with people who have never been involved in textiles will be a small step in this direction. MADO Textile Factory” was established to create connections with people who have never been involved in textiles.
It is a place where visitors can tour, experience, and interact with the production base, which also serves as a window to the Tango region.
Equipment
MADO has three production facilities.
(1) Rapier loom
Jacquard weaving
127cm reed wideth
4,800 yarns
Features:
This textile combines the productivity of a power loom with handwork.
The time-consuming process gives the textile a unique look that cannot be mass-produced.
(2) Hand loom
Jacquard weaving
44cm reed wideth
2,400 yarns
Features:
Based on Nishijin brocade specifications, with modern colors and patterns.
Can be ordered in 10 cm increments for use as accents on bijoux, bags, etc.
(3) Hand loom
Plain weaving
100cm reed wideth
800 yarns (minimun)
Store
PARANOMAD textiles are displayed and sold here.
We also have an archive of textiles and you can see the history of development of PARANOMAD.
We also have a select corner for NEW WeAVE NEW TANGO, of which PARANOMAD is one of the members.
We will bring you the lifestyle of Tango through food and crafts.
new WeAVE new TANGO
PARANOMAD is participating in new WeAVE new TANGO, which promotes the Tango lifestyle.
Many fascinating brands of textiles, crafts, food and beverage, and activities are gathered together for POP UPs and local markets in urban areas.
Please visit our website for more information.
Tour and weaving experience
MADO offers an open factory free of charge.
Please come and see how the textiles you come in contact with every day are produced.
*There are machines moving at high speed.
If you are bringing small children, please be careful for their safety by holding their hands.
We are planning to start weaving experience on a hand loom for plain textiles in April 2024.
Weaving textiles. Today, it is often thought that only craftsmen can do this, but until a century ago, each family made its own textiles.
We invite you to experience the simple craftsmanship that has continued since BC. (Paid service)
We also offer guided tours of production sites and coordinate tours of other companies.
We will guide you to various businesses by utilizing our wide network. (Paid service)
For inquiries and applications, please visit the contact page.
