Japanese Firefighter Uniform Apron Haragake Vtg Fire Brigade Matsuri Black MK27 Textile Big Kanji in the center

Big Kanji in the center says Namudaishi Henjyokongo which means take refuge in Kobo Daishi

It contains two flat slats of wood for placing underneath the vase as a stand

Black: 136 pc   White: 148 pc

A sign on the bottom is called Kakufuku

Persimmons and birds

Japanese Firefighter Uniform Apron Haragake Vtg Fire Brigade Matsuri Black MK27 Textile Big Kanji in the centerVtg Japanese Fireman's Uniform Apron This is a vintage Japanese fireman's uniform apron, also known as a haragake. It is made of heavy black and blue cotton fabric with three tool pockets. It fits small, close to the body, and over the head. Then it fastens with ties around the back of the waist. The top piece is narrower than standard aprons as to allow for better movement of the chest and arms. Haragake are aprons that have been a staple in working