kiten.kyoto NOREN.
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A kappōgiーtraditional Japanese cooking apron, with beautiful traditional Kyoto colours by kiten.kyoto.
This 100% cotton kappōgi 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 functional form and design, with 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.
Body width: 66cm
Sleeve length: 50cm
- 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.
Beautiful traditional Kyoto colours in the apron from kiten.kyoto
This 100% cotton 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 features a functional shape, design, and deep traditional colours created by dyeing.
Durable fabric with a soft and elegant feel
The main body is made of 100% cotton "60 broadcloth" fabric, which is smooth and soft to the touch. It is densely woven with fine threads and has a moderately glossy and elegant texture, which is also used for Noren and Happi coats. It is durable and does not easily wear out, so you can wash it repeatedly without worry. The back and sides have slits reminiscent of Noren curtains, which ensures good ventilation. It is useful not only for cooking in the kitchen and cleaning the house, but also for outdoor activities such as camping and gardening.
Traditional colors and designs dyed by hand using the artisan's "hikizome" technique
At first glance, the colors may look modern, but they are actually traditional colors dyed using the traditional "hikizome" dyeing technique, 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. Tin (SUZU): A light gray that is close to silver. Also known as silver gray and dull gray, tin color is used to describe luxury. It also has a design that makes it suitable for going out for a quick errand in the neighborhood.
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.
Delivery & returns
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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