Maekake Icon – lucky motif, beckoning cat

This maekake apron features the “”lucky cat”” or the maneki neko as it’s officially known – a cute and whimsical Japanese icon that brings good fortune to its owner.

Maekake is a traditional apron that has been used since the Edo period.
It serves to protect the body by tightening the hip bones.
Our maekake aprons are woven using a 100-year-old Toyota-made shuttle loom.

Materials: 100% Cotton
Dimensions: Apron – 67 cm x 47 cm (including fringe) / Belt – 260cm (suitable for waist sizes up to 95cm)

Instructions for Care:

• Do not use bleach or fabric softener.
• Do not tumble dry.
• Do not wash in warm water.
• Wash separately from whites as the dye may transfer onto other fabrics. May shrink slightly after wash due to the nature of the fabric.