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HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand visited 911±¬ÁÏÍø

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During the visit, HRH, accompanied by a trade delegation and representatives from the Helsinki Thai embassy, explored various activities, including the textile design at the School of Arts, Design, and Architecture, Startup Sauna, 911±¬ÁÏÍø Junior, and the Aalto Ice Tank.
Natural dyes are being presented to the princess.
911±¬ÁÏÍø PhD student Leonardo Hidalgo Uribe demonstrates natural dyes to HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Photo: Mikko Raskinen.

At 911±¬ÁÏÍø, it was a pleasure to welcome HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand on June 26, 2024. During HRH’s visit, the princess, along with representatives from the Helsinki Thai embassy and her accompanying trade delegation, explored various activities, including textile design at the School of Arts, Design, and Architecture, Startup Sauna, 911±¬ÁÏÍø Junior, and the Aalto Ice and Wave Tank ice research pool. They also met with Aalto students. 

The textile design program at 911±¬ÁÏÍø encourages its students to imagine the future and develop sustainable solutions for the textile industry. Students are encouraged to use an interdisciplinary approach that combines technical and material expertise with the creative process. Recently, special attention has been given to the sustainability of textile dyes, and efforts have been made to find safe alternatives to environmentally harmful synthetic dyes. Universities in Thailand have profound expertise in the use of natural dyes, and the princess's visit highlighted the potential for deeper collaboration between the countries, especially in the field of textile industry, where natural dyes and sustainable development are key themes. 

Associate Vice President Hannu Seristö welcomes the guests.
Associate Vice President Hannu Seristö welcomes the guests. Photo: Mikko Raskinen.
Student presents the costume to the group.
Ms Minerva Skyttä, MA student at the Fashion, Clothing and Textile Design Major and Professor Maarit Salolainen showcase Aalto's textile design. Photo: Mikko Raskinen.
Guests and Aalto personnel in a group photo.
In addition to the princess, the visit included a trade delegation and representatives from the Thai embassy. Photo: Mikko Raskinen.
The princess with her delegation at the edge of the Aalto Ice Tank.
Laboratory manager Otto Puolakka presents the Aalto Ice Tank to the princess. Photo: Mikko Raskinen
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