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"Japan's Pride: Sail Aprons" Exhibition at Mitsukoshi Ginza

■The Ginza Mitsukoshi exhibition ended on June 12th. Thank you to everyone who came!

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In the center is a Father's Day tapestry apron handwritten by Honda Sofu. It can be used as a wall art or an apron. This event is limited to two days on the 9th and 10th.

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Artistic calligrapher Honda Sofu wrote your favorite characters on the spot. It was a great gift for Father's Day and other occasions.

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Apron bags, such as bucket-shaped bag designs by Michiyo Sawabe, the designer of the bag, were also popular.


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1205ginzamitsu1.jpg For one week from June 6th to 12th,
At the "Japan Edition" on the 8th floor of the Ginza Mitsukoshi store,
We will be holding the "Pride of Japan - Sail Aprons Exhibition."

The original thickness of the apron, recreating the fabric from about 40 years ago
"Apron No. 1 Canvas (Strawberry Canvas)" and

This item was remade using a apron pattern from the 1950s and 60s found in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture.

"'Origin' Apron"
We will be introducing and selling a variety of products, such as:

Anything Nishimura or Shiota will be in the sales area throughout the period, so please come and visit us.

*Reference: The product photo on the left was taken for Anything by two students of Tokyo Photography School, Mr. Shiraishi and Mr. Fujita. Thank you very much, Mr. Shiraishi and Mr. Fujita.

*Some of the 40-50 year old "paper patterns" found in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture will be exhibited and remade for sale.
Horse racing apron pattern
(With the cooperation of Toyohashi Sail Apron Weaving Promotion Association Chairman Sugie and Mr. Haga)


★And more!!!
Honda Sofu's handwritten calligraphy will be included on the spot! A hanging scroll apron that can also be used as an interior tapestry
On June 9th (Sat) and 10th (Sun), we will be inviting calligrapher Honda Sofu to write "one character of your choice" on a "hanging scroll apron" on the spot.
We will be demonstrating the "Sofu Honda 'Art Calligraphy' Apron."
This is a rare opportunity to experience the art of Sofu, who is active around the world! It's the perfect Father's Day gift!

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★We are currently accepting advance reservations★
・The "Honda Sofu 'Art Calligraphy' Apron" is the only one in the world that can have one character of your choice engraved on it
・Price: Special price!! Apron → Super special price! 5,900 yen
*This time, all the works will be on off-white aprons with black lettering.
・Date and time: Saturday, June 9th and Sunday, June 10th, both days from 1pm to 5pm ・How to apply: Please email us with your preferred date and time of visit. We will contact you with the available time closest to your desired time.
・Please contact us with your name, address, phone number (where you can be contacted on the day), desired date and time, desired number of tickets ・Application email address web@anything.ne.jp
・Telephone inquiries: 042-401-6982 (Weekdays 10:00-19:00: Nishimura or Ushioda)
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(En+ing Manufacturing Network: The craftsmen who helped us with this exhibition)

To coincide with this Mitsukoshi Ginza event, we will be releasing many new products.
This time in particular, everyone worked on creating the products with "incredible passion."
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your passion for Japanese manufacturing.

・Aichi Prefecture Toyohashi Sail Apron Weaving Promotion Association: Manufacturing of original aprons, etc. ・Kichijoji Bag Workshop Climb: Planning, producing and sewing apron bags ・Ozato Clothing Store: Sewing the apron waist straps with care and dedication ・Sendai Tenugui Natoriya Dyeing Factory: Manufacturing of aprons with the traditional "bamboo stripe" pattern (It took a year from 3/11, but it is finally completed)
・Mr. Tanaka carefully made the apron's waist straps, and produced a different colored waist strap. ・Mr. Michiyo Sawabe, a bag artist who made bucket totes. ・Yukie Kaneko, a Japanese crest designer, designed the Seigaiha pattern. ・And...the art calligrapher Sofu Honda decorated the room.

Please come and see our many outstanding products, developed with an eye to the future.

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