Indigo Blue Sake Shop Noren Fujikotobuki Apron

This is a *homae-gake* (work apron) from Aihara Honten, a sake brewery that once existed in Nigata, Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture.
This is an extremely rare vintage item featuring a large logo of Fujikotobuki, a brand that is no longer produced.
It's a piece that evokes history, likely used by artisans at the time or distributed for promotional purposes.

**Features:**
*   **Brand:** Seishu Fujikotobuki (清酒 不二寿)
*   **Manufacturer:** Aihara Honten (相原本店), Nigata Honmachi, Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture
*   **Material:** Thick canvas (indigo dyed)
*   **Design:** Features a retro Showa-era design with a crane and mountain logo at the top and the manufacturer's address at the bottom.

**Condition:**
It shows signs of age such as fading, wrinkles, and fraying at the edges, characteristic of vintage items. However, the fabric itself is very sturdy and still usable. (Please check the photos carefully for condition.)

**Recommended Uses:**
*   As a work apron for camping, BBQ, or DIY projects.
*   As interior decor for izakayas (Japanese pubs) or traditional Japanese houses turned into cafes, or as a wall hanging.
*   As a material for remakes (e.g., for bags or small accessories).
*   As a collector's item for sake brewery goods.

This is a rare item from a brewery that has since closed down and is no longer available. We hope to pass it on to someone who understands and appreciates old items.

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