KOBO Seattle | since 1995
$ 60.00
Beloved by Japanese shopkeepers and merchants since the Edo period, maekake are more than just your regular kitchen apron.
This maekake Japanese apron is traditionally woven on a 100-year old loom by skilled craftsmen in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture. Using a highly specialized weaving method developed by one of the few remaining traditional makers of Japanese aprons, the 100% cotton canvas fabric is extremely durable yet comfortable.
The maekake is dyed in a traditional Japanese indigo color, which is fade-resistant. Emblazoned with a print of a maneki neko from a 19th century advertisement, it’s an endearing design that embodies the charm of Japanese folk art.
The maekake apron is also tied with an iconic red and white belt for easy fastening and wraps around to fit the shape of each wearer. It helps support your lower back whether you are working in the kitchen, the clay studio, workshop or the outdoors.
Materials: 100% Cotton
Dimensions: Apron – 26.25'' x 18.5'' (including fringe) / Belt – 102'' (suitable for waist sizes up to 37.25'')
Made in Aichi, Japan