Which Japanese apron is best? Not to be confused with maekake, a simple flap of fabric work apron that is favored by Japanese handicraft and tradespeople, Japanese aprons are a simple piece of fabric ...

For a long time I abstained from aprons. Probably because, growing up, my mom’s apron was a flimsy printed strip of fabric that barely covered her torso and seemed more like a kitschy accessory than a ...