{"product_id":"artist-kimata-koi","title":"Collaboration Artist MAEKAKE by Kimata Yasuaki \"Koi\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Maekake is a collaboration with Yasunori Kimata, an artist who paints fusuma (Japanese sliding doors) for shrines and temples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Maekake features the phrase “登龍門 Toryūmon” and a vibrant, powerful illustration of a carp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToryūmon originates from the legend that “a carp that swims upstream and overcomes the turbulent rapids of the Dragon Gate becomes a dragon,” and it symbolizes the extremely difficult hurdles and trials that lead to success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Kimata, a young artist who depicts the “dragon”—a traditional Japanese motif—is garnering attention both in Japan and abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease enjoy this artwork, brimming with vitality, depicting a carp on the verge of becoming a dragon after overcoming great challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to tying it as an apron, we also recommend displaying it as a tapestry on the wall with a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/anything.ne.jp\/products\/maekake-hunger\" title=\"前掛けハンガー\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003especial hanger\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Maekake fabric used is Anything's basic No. 2 fabric. It is sufficiently thick and durable, yet soft and supple from the first use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also comes in an original apron-style package made from a rice bag. It's perfect for personal use or as a gift!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.7em;\"\u003e● Yasunori Kimata,'s profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/6102\/3252\/files\/kimata-yasunori_480x480.jpg?v=1781503768\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYasunori 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"木全靖陛 SNS\" href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/kimatayasunori\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYasunori Kimata's SNS and more here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kimatayasunori\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" title=\"Kimata Yasunori Instagram\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.7em;\"\u003eAbout Anything's Maekake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaekake aprons are traditional work clothes used since the Edo period. Tying the waist string tightly supports the hips and protects the lower back.\u003cbr\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.7em;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: 100% cotton\u003cbr\u003eSize: 67cm x 47cm (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eincluding fringe)\u003cbr\u003eWaist string: 260cm (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003efits up to 95cm waist)\u003cbr\u003ePackage: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRice bag packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.7em;\"\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Due to the nature of the material, there may be weaving irregularities and yarn knots.\u003cbr\u003e・Color may transfer to other fabrics due to friction, etc.\u003cbr\u003e・Do not use bleach or fabric softener when washing.\u003cbr\u003e・Do not wash with hot water.\u003cbr\u003e・Avoid using a tumble dryer.\u003cbr\u003e・Due to the nature of the fabric, it may shrink slightly after washing.\u003cbr\u003e・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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaekake aprons featuring Mr. Kimata's \"Dragon\" art are also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/anything.ne.jp\/en\/products\/artist-kimata-dragon\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Collaboration Artist MAEKAKE by Kimata Yasuaki \u0026quot;Dragon\u0026quot;\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eClick here for the Mr. Kimata collaboration Maekake \"Dragon\" ▶\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/6102\/3252\/files\/AR210_PL002_LightGrey_1_480x480.jpg?v=1781669310\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"前掛け専門店Anything（エニシング）","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52674520908052,"sku":"AR211","price":6050.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/6102\/3252\/files\/AR211_PL006_Mustard_1.jpg?v=1781669310","url":"https:\/\/anything.ne.jp\/en\/products\/artist-kimata-koi","provider":"前掛け専門店Anything（エニシング）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}