{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-boro-maekake-apron-aizome-indigo-dyed-sake-brewery","title":"Vintage Japanese Boro Maekake Apron, Aizome Indigo Dyed, Sake Brewery","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese vintage Boro Maekake apron for sauce manufacture workers with Kanji, Aizome indigo Blue dyed 1970s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a traditional Japanese work wear worn around the waist by rice dealers, sake brewers, and other shopkeepers, and is called maekake.\u003cbr\u003eMade of thick cotton threads, these sturdy maegake are made of thick cotton fabrics, many of which are indigo-dyed.\u003cbr\u003eSince the Meiji period (1868-1912), \"yago\" (store name) has been dyed on them, and they have been used as uniforms and for advertising purposes. After World War II, they became very popular and were used in stores all over Japan.\u003cbr\u003eThe most interesting thing about the simple shape is that it is actually said that the primary role of a Maekake is to \"protect the waist. It is thought that by tying a cord around the navel, the wearer was able to maintain balance throughout the body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is written in Kanji characters as \"中房食品\", Nakabo Foods, \"青果, fruits, \"蒟蒻\", konjac, and their phone numbers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e□ Size: H 26.4in × W 17.5in (about H67cm×W44.5cm）※string:110in (280cm)\u003cbr\u003e□ Weight : 7.1oz (203g)\u003cbr\u003e□ Material : cotton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003econdition...\u003cbr\u003eIt is in good condition, but there are stain and dirt due to aging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI list antiques that sometimes have chips, rubbings and cracks\u003cbr\u003eas they are very old antiques so please check the images and understand the current\u003cbr\u003econdition before buying.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wabisabi Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51514502676612,"sku":"23361","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/6593\/8820\/files\/23361maekake01.jpg?v=1770257738","url":"https:\/\/wabisabiantiques.com\/en-us\/products\/vintage-japanese-boro-maekake-apron-aizome-indigo-dyed-sake-brewery","provider":"Wabisabi Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}