kiten.kyoto HANNOREN.
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A kiten.kyoto half apron that showcases Kyoto's brush dyeing.
This 100% cotton half apron is made by kiten.kyoto, a workwear brand that utilises the traditional techniques for flags, banners, and noren that support Kyoto's townspeople culture. It features multiple pockets for various uses and deep traditional colours achieved through brush dyeing.
A brand by Kato Kenki-ten, which has continued creating completely custom-made products such as flags, curtains, noren, happi coats and hanten jackets, and banners since its founding in 1950 in Kyoto, where the culture of townspeople lives on.
Length: 34cm
- Although carefully dyed by craftsmen, there may be color variations and brush marks. Please enjoy the character of hand-dyeing.
- Never use chlorine bleach.
- Do not soak in hot water for extended periods - dry immediately after washing.
- Use a laundry net when washing.
A half apron from kiten.kyoto that highlights Kyoto-style dyeing
This 100% cotton half apron is made by kiten.kyoto, a workwear brand that makes use of the techniques of flags, banners, and noren curtains that support Kyoto's townspeople culture. It has many pockets and can be used in a variety of ways, and is characterized by its deep traditional colours created by dyeing.
Durable, flexible fabric and functional pockets
The main body is made of 100% cotton "Juban Tenjiku" fabric, which is thick yet light and flexible. It is used for happi coats and noren curtains, and is durable enough to withstand outdoor wind and rain, and is also resistant to friction and washing. The large and small pockets can be used to organize various tools, and the slits make it functional and easy to move around in. It is useful not only for cooking in the kitchen and cleaning the house, but also for outdoor activities such as camping and gardening.
The colors of the artisan's hand-dyed "hikizome" dyeing technique and the shape inspired by "han-noren" curtains
At first glance, the colours may look modern, but they are actually traditional colors dyed using the traditional technique of "hikizome," which is often used on noren curtains, curtains, and rolls of kimono fabric. Craftsmen dye each piece by hand using traditional methods. As it is dyed from both sides, it features deep, vivid colors on both sides. Indigo (AI): A calm, deep blue color. A traditional color that is also familiar from happi coats and noren curtains. Obaku (KIHADA): A bright yellow-green color. A color that has been around since the Nara period, it was used not only as a dye for cloth but also for paper. It is also distinctive in its shape, which is reminiscent of a "han-noren" curtain that separates the space while revealing the inside of the shop.
Modern workwear proposed by Kato Kenkiten, which brings together Kyoto craftsmanship to create a sense of pride and individuality
The company that makes these products is Kato Takeshi Hataten, which was founded in Kyoto in 1950. They are producers, so to speak, who work with various craftsmen and workshops to create completely custom-made products that represent the pride and uniqueness of shops, temples, shrines, and towns, such as flags, curtains, noren, happi coats, hanten coats, and banners. The "kiten.kyoto" brand was born in 2023 to propose modern workwear, inspired by the coolness of townspeople wearing happi coats and hanten coats. The brand name contains the meaning of supporting someone's serious work ("Yori" and "So" = kiten) and supporting the starting point (= kiten). In Kyoto, where townspeople culture thrives, the brand is unique to Kato Takeshi Hataten, which has continued to make cool products without any compromise.
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A brand by Kato Kenki-ten, which has continued creating completely custom-made products such as flags, curtains, noren, happi coats and hanten jackets, and banners since its founding in 1950 in Kyoto, where the culture of townspeople lives on.
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Free international shipping available on qualifying orders. Global shipping from Nara, Japan via DHL. Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery for unused items in original packaging (return shipping at customer's expense).
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