From precious aprons from 100 years ago to Japanese aprons currently used in restaurants around the world.
Mr. Masao Oota, Japan's number one aprons collector, has a collection of over 400 historical aprons.
We collected a total of 120 aprons made by Anything and held the "Japanese Aprons Exhibition."
The first venue is Tsugane School, a primary school built during the Meiji period in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture that has been converted into a museum.
In an atmosphere that is perfect for wearing an apron, the history of Japanese commerce as seen through an apron is introduced,
The program introduced modern aprons as well as traditional manufacturing methods (for two months from October to November 2014).
●Exhibition period: October 9th to November 30th, 2014 ●Location: Tsugane School (former Sudama Historical Museum)
2963 Shimotsugane, Suwamachi, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture
●Masao Ota (Photographer)
Born in Shizuoka in 1949. After graduating from Waseda University, he spent a long time wandering around and became a photographer at the age of 36.
Currently, while working as a photographer, he also spends his days collecting art.
"Advertising Character Doll Museum" (Chikuma Bunko/1995), "Enamel Signs - A Visit to the Nostalgic 1950s" (Shogakukan/1999)
His works include the photo book "Accumulus" (Super Edition).
●Kazuhiro Nishimura, Apron Anything (Koganei City, Tokyo)
Founded in 2000, the company produces traditional Japanese aprons in Koganei, Tokyo. Together with artisans from Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, the company has held solo exhibitions in New York and other cities. The company has been featured on television and in magazines many times as a company that has breathed new life into aprons, which were on the verge of extinction.
http://www.anything.ne.jp/maekake/004.JPG
Mr. Masao Oota, Japan's number one aprons collector, has a collection of over 400 historical aprons.
We collected a total of 120 aprons made by Anything and held the "Japanese Aprons Exhibition."
The first venue is Tsugane School, a primary school built during the Meiji period in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture that has been converted into a museum.
In an atmosphere that is perfect for wearing an apron, the history of Japanese commerce as seen through an apron is introduced,
The program introduced modern aprons as well as traditional manufacturing methods (for two months from October to November 2014).
●Exhibition period: October 9th to November 30th, 2014 ●Location: Tsugane School (former Sudama Historical Museum)
2963 Shimotsugane, Suwamachi, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture
●Masao Ota (Photographer)
Born in Shizuoka in 1949. After graduating from Waseda University, he spent a long time wandering around and became a photographer at the age of 36.
Currently, while working as a photographer, he also spends his days collecting art.
"Advertising Character Doll Museum" (Chikuma Bunko/1995), "Enamel Signs - A Visit to the Nostalgic 1950s" (Shogakukan/1999)
His works include the photo book "Accumulus" (Super Edition).
●Kazuhiro Nishimura, Apron Anything (Koganei City, Tokyo)
Founded in 2000, the company produces traditional Japanese aprons in Koganei, Tokyo. Together with artisans from Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, the company has held solo exhibitions in New York and other cities. The company has been featured on television and in magazines many times as a company that has breathed new life into aprons, which were on the verge of extinction.
http://www.anything.ne.jp/maekake/004.JPG