Collaboration Artist MAEKAKE by Kimata Yasuaki "Dragon"

This Maekake is a collaboration with Yasunori Kimata, an artist who paints fusuma (Japanese sliding doors) for shrines and temples.

It features the idiom "画竜点睛 Garyō Tensei" (Dotting the Dragon's Eye) and a powerful dragon painting.
Based on the anecdote that the dragon ascended to heaven once its eyes were dotted, the idiom is used to mean "adding the most important thing last to complete a work."

Please enjoy the traditional Japanese yet modern Garyō Tensei art by Mr. Kimata, a young artist drawing the traditional Japanese motif of "dragons" who is attracting attention both domestically and internationally.

In addition to tying it as an apron, we also recommend displaying it as a tapestry on the wall with a special hanger.

The Maekake fabric used is Anything's basic No. 2 fabric. It is sufficiently thick and durable, yet soft and supple from the first use.

It also comes in an original apron-style package made from a rice bag. It's perfect for personal use or as a gift!

● Yasunori Kimata,'s profile

Yasunori Kimata is a Japanese painter from Tajimi, Gifu, who blends traditional Japanese art with contemporary pop and street art influences. Known for his dynamic ink painting performances and powerful dragon motifs, his work has been showcased in exhibitions, live paintings, and murals across Japan and internationally. His large-scale works can be found in public spaces, temples, and international cultural festivals, earning acclaim both in Japan and abroad.

Yasunori Kimata's SNS and more here

About Anything's Maekake

Maekake aprons are traditional work clothes used since the Edo period. Tying the waist string tightly supports the hips and protects the lower back.
At our factory in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, shuttle looms manufactured by Toyota and Suzuki 100 years ago are still in active use, and craftsmen carefully weave the fabric.

Specifications

Material: 100% cotton
Size: 67cm x 47cm (including fringe)
Waist string: 260cm (fits up to 95cm waist)
Package: Rice bag packaging

Care Instructions

・Due to the nature of the material, there may be weaving irregularities and yarn knots.
・Color may transfer to other fabrics due to friction, etc.
・Do not use bleach or fabric softener when washing.
・Do not wash with hot water.
・Avoid using a tumble dryer.
・Due to the nature of the fabric, it may shrink slightly after washing.
・If the weft threads fray in the fringe, gently pull the thread to the edge of the fabric and cut it with scissors to stop the fraying.

Maekake aprons featuring Mr. Kimata's "Koi" (carp) art are also available.

Click here for the Mr. Kimata collaboration Maekake "Koi" ▶