Kappōgi

A kappōgi (割烹着, literally cooking wear') is a type of gown-like apron, originating in Japan. First designed to protect kimono from food stains, it has baggy sleeves terminating just after the elbow, and is as long as the wearer's knees.^[1] Its strips of cloth are tied at the back of neck and waist. It is particularly used when cooking and cleaning.

The kappogi was introduced at Japan's first culinary academy, Akahori Kappō School, in 1904 when most people wore kimono on a daily basis.^[2][3][1]

References

1. Klippensteen, Kate (2006). COOL TOOLS: Cooking Utensils from the Japanese Kitchen. Kodansha International. p. 27. ISBN 4770030169.
2. かっぽう着の誕生は女性の新時代の幕明け [The birth of kappōgi is the dawn of a new era of women] (in Japanese). Akahori Cooking School.
3. "Kappōgi" (in Japanese). Kotobank.

External links

• Image of Kappōgi over kimono (front view)
• Image of Kappōgi over kimono (back view)