Discoveries of approximately 2,000 apron patterns from a time when work was still closely linked to daily life
2,000 apron "patterns" dating back 1940 to 1950 were discovered at an apron factory in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture.
Each and every piece is packed with the history of Japanese commerce and the handiwork of apron artisans.
For example, there are aprons from a konnyaku shop and a bucket shop.
At that time, work and people's lives were not yet separated.
It seems to be teaching us important things about Japanese life, food, commerce, family, and so on that we have forgotten in this day and age.
Together with the Toyohashi Sail Apron Weaving Promotion Association,
Starting with an exhibition in New York in November 2012, we will be introducing our products to everyone in various places.
I hope to create an opportunity for you to experience this.
I'm sure people all over the world will be able to relate to this, so I'll move forward with faith!
■The first complete reproduction apron: "Horse Racing Food Apron (1960s pattern)"■
As the first in our series of "Completely Reproduced Aprons," we have produced an apron from "Keiba Shokuhin Kogyo," a company located in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture.
Mr. Sugie, the chairman of the Sail Front Promotion Association, contacted the person who was running the horse racing food business at the time.
"The company disappeared a long time ago, but perhaps the patterns are still around..."
They were delighted and we were able to make this happen.
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(What is Keiba Foods?)
To summarize what I heard from people in Toyohashi, the company name seems to come from "Toyohashi Racecourse," which was in operation for a short period from 1925 (Taisho 14) to 1931 (Showa 6). As written on the apron, they made "syrup" and "cider" at the time, and the company closed down about 30 years ago. "People in Toyohashi often drank Keiba-jirushi cider," they said.
They must have been loved by the children of Toyohashi before and after the war. Also, since they made aprons (making aprons means there were many "retailers" that made and distributed them in large quantities), we can assume that they were doing well.
To find out more details, I will meet the person who actually runs the business, give him an apron, and listen to his story.
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It's finished!!! This is the apron that has been dyed for the first time in about 40 years!
The patterns are old, and the fabric itself is "Garabon" that was woven over 40 years ago.
" What is Garabo?" Please click here .
■Original Apron Data■
1. Title of work: First complete reproduction of the apron: Horse racing food apron (1960s)
2. Date of manufacture: June 2012 3. Material: Made from 'Garabo' apron woven over 40 years ago, 100% cotton
4. Size: 45cm wide x 67cm long *Old fabrics are narrower than today's 5. History of origin: The pattern is a remake of one from over 40 years ago 6. General sale: Available
http://www.anything.ne.jp/images/keiba5.jpg
2,000 apron "patterns" dating back 1940 to 1950 were discovered at an apron factory in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture.
Each and every piece is packed with the history of Japanese commerce and the handiwork of apron artisans.
For example, there are aprons from a konnyaku shop and a bucket shop.
At that time, work and people's lives were not yet separated.
It seems to be teaching us important things about Japanese life, food, commerce, family, and so on that we have forgotten in this day and age.
Together with the Toyohashi Sail Apron Weaving Promotion Association,
Starting with an exhibition in New York in November 2012, we will be introducing our products to everyone in various places.
I hope to create an opportunity for you to experience this.
I'm sure people all over the world will be able to relate to this, so I'll move forward with faith!
■The first complete reproduction apron: "Horse Racing Food Apron (1960s pattern)"■
As the first in our series of "Completely Reproduced Aprons," we have produced an apron from "Keiba Shokuhin Kogyo," a company located in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture.
Mr. Sugie, the chairman of the Sail Front Promotion Association, contacted the person who was running the horse racing food business at the time.
"The company disappeared a long time ago, but perhaps the patterns are still around..."
They were delighted and we were able to make this happen.
＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊
(What is Keiba Foods?)
To summarize what I heard from people in Toyohashi, the company name seems to come from "Toyohashi Racecourse," which was in operation for a short period from 1925 (Taisho 14) to 1931 (Showa 6). As written on the apron, they made "syrup" and "cider" at the time, and the company closed down about 30 years ago. "People in Toyohashi often drank Keiba-jirushi cider," they said.
They must have been loved by the children of Toyohashi before and after the war. Also, since they made aprons (making aprons means there were many "retailers" that made and distributed them in large quantities), we can assume that they were doing well.
To find out more details, I will meet the person who actually runs the business, give him an apron, and listen to his story.
＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊
It's finished!!! This is the apron that has been dyed for the first time in about 40 years!
The patterns are old, and the fabric itself is "Garabon" that was woven over 40 years ago.
" What is Garabo?" Please click here .
■Original Apron Data■
1. Title of work: First complete reproduction of the apron: Horse racing food apron (1960s)
2. Date of manufacture: June 2012 3. Material: Made from 'Garabo' apron woven over 40 years ago, 100% cotton
4. Size: 45cm wide x 67cm long *Old fabrics are narrower than today's 5. History of origin: The pattern is a remake of one from over 40 years ago 6. General sale: Available
http://www.anything.ne.jp/images/keiba5.jpg