*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS.
This listing is for a vintage maekake apron dating back to the late Showa period. A maekake is a traditional type of work wear made from thick indigo coloured fabric. Maekake feature front pockets and are tied around the waist by long straps, the straps can accommodate pretty much any waist size. The apron in this listing is printed with the name and phone number of a business and reads as ‘Kura Takakuwa Shoten’ which translates as Takakuwa Store Warehouse. Takakuwa is a seafood business located in Aomori Prefecture. Maekake can be worn as aprons or repurposed for making bags, cushion covers etc.
Size
45.5cm across (17.9”) x 36cm (14.1”) from top to bottom, straps 85cm (33.4”)
Condition
It’s in very good condition aside from some rough stitching and loose threads, and some light dirt marks on the front. The zipper works just fine and the straps are in very good condition.
THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION
**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia: NO SHIPPING. Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries. We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process.
**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days). Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).
**Asia: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days). Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).
**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico: EMS Express 10-15 days.
**Russia: No shipping methods available.
