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Bringing traditional Japanese MAEKAKE to the future and the world

Bringing traditional Japanese MAEKAKE to the future and the world

Weaving the future from past wisdom with century-old shuttle looms

Shuttle looms from about 100 years ago are still in use today

Shuttle looms from about 100 years ago are still in use today

Weaving machines made by Toyota, Suzuki, and other manufacturers are in operation to produce MAEKAKE with a nice texture.

Energy-saving production using a single motor

Energy-saving production using a single motor

Currently, the group operation method uses a belt to drive 10 looms.

Tokyo Office & Shop

Tokyo Office & Shop

3min walking distance from ShinjukuGyoen

Everything is born from encounters between people

Everything is born from encounters between people

We value the origin of our relationship and work to continue to build relationships.

Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture: Japan's only MAEKAKE production area

Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture: Japan's only MAEKAKE production area

A new factory was established in 2019 to connect tradition and essential charm to the future.

MAEKAKE Spreads Around the World

MAEKAKE Spreads Around the World

★The image is a mosaic. It is used in over 30 countries around the world, mainly in Europe and the United States.

Original MAEKAKE
Production available from one piece

You can create your own original design by adding your favorite text.
MAEKAKEs are used to "tighten the hip bones to reduce strain on the waist when carrying heavy objects," "protect the body from tears and dirt," and "advertise with the name of the store on it."
It has the following characteristics:

At Anything, the MAEKAKE specialty store, we help spread smiles to everyone through our thick "No.1 MAEKAKE," made 40 years ago and revived by artisans in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, the only apron production area left in Japan.

For orders that allow for original production, you can choose between "semi-order" and "full order."

*We have been receiving a lot of orders recently, and full orders in particular may take some time to process, so please order as soon as possible.

Learn more

It's easy, just decide the words you want to include and choose the font.

Semi-custom order available here

You can freely layout using your own original logos and illustrations.

Full order here

collection

 

Standard No. 2 fabric, lucky motif, beckoning cat

¥4,950
 

Standard No. 2 fabric, lucky pattern, Mt. Fuji

¥4,950
 

Standard No. 2 fabric, lucky motif, Daruma

¥4,950
 

Standard No. 2 fabric, lucky pattern, sea bream

¥4,950
 

Standard No. 2 fabric, lucky pattern, frog

¥4,950
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Collaboration

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MAEKAKE Gallery

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Inquiry

You can contact us in any of the following ways:
Please feel free to contact us first.
Please feel free to contact us with any orders, quotes, inquiries, or requests for fabric samples.

Official LINE

Add a friend and get a 300 yen discount coupon

Official LINE is here

Contact form

Contact form

Phone Number

Telephone consultation here

For first-time visitors

If you are using our store for the first time, please read our User Guide .

Shipping Fee

The shipping fee is 880 yen (tax included) nationwide.
Shipping is free for orders totaling 11,000 yen (tax included) or more.

Delivery date

Semi-custom MAEKAKE take about two weeks, while fully custom MAEKAKE take about two to three weeks after the design is finalized.
Delivery times vary depending on quantity and design, so please enquire.

Exchanges, returns, and changes to text

Please note that because this is a made-to-order product, exchanges and returns are not possible, except for tears or the wrong product being sent. In addition, since we start production immediately after receiving your order, please contact us within 2 days of placing your order if you wish to change the text, etc.