The History of Aprons at Apron Warehouse
Before they became known to the public as the iconic garb of good housewives through film, television and advertising in the 1950s, aprons had a few curiously interesting roles in the history of our society, even as far back as thousands of years ago! What started as a simple garment to hide the waistline area, has grown into household clothing spanning from practical professionalism in service-providing industry, all the way to designer fashion and the chic accessorizing of the modern woman.
Some historians point to Biblical references about aprons. They specifically cite a passage describing a scene in which Adam and Eve are sewing together fig leaves to make aprons to cover themselves. "Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves." - Genesis 3:7. Now whether you believe in God or not, we all believe in fig leaves! In fact, we even have a genuine fig leaf apron for sale on our edible aprons page... ok just kidding.
Let's get back on topic. As a result of this documentation from 1800 years ago, it can be argued that Adam and Eve (or Moses as an author) can be credited with creating history's first apron. Since then, aprons have evolved into more than just a practical way of shielding one's body from prying eyes and temptation. Craftsmen who worked with sharp objects and hot liquids began to develop aprons made from heavier materials such as leather and canvas to shield them from the every day dangers of their jobs. Soon, professions all around the world began to adopt forms of the apron to suit their need... butchers, welders, glassmakers and blacksmiths just to name a few. In fact, many of today's craftsmen working in similar environments still wear some adaptation of the apron to protect their bodies from harm!
In the late 19th century, women homemakers began using aprons to aid in keeping their clothing clean as well as to carry essential utensils such as rolling pins, and used them for gathering and carrying eggs, as well as transporting kindling wood. With the birth of the television and the expansion of advertising, the 1940s and 50s brought in the image of the "perfect housewife", adorned in an lovely apron at all times. This is the beginning of the fashion aspect of apron-wearing that has evolved to the industry it is today.
Todays aprons comes in all shapes, sizes, colors and patterns. Hundreds of thousands of establishements around the world outfit their employees with some kind of apron. Even the runway has seen a few adaptations of aprons in the fashion industry. Aprons have a retro appeal for many women, and designers have created stylish designs that recall past eras.
If you're bored, visit Wikipedia's article on aprons here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apron
The Apron's Biblical Beginnings?
Some historians point to Biblical references about aprons. They specifically cite a passage describing a scene in which Adam and Eve are sewing together fig leaves to make aprons to cover themselves. "Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves." - Genesis 3:7. Now whether you believe in God or not, we all believe in fig leaves! In fact, we even have a genuine fig leaf apron for sale on our edible aprons page... ok just kidding.
Let's get back on topic. As a result of this documentation from 1800 years ago, it can be argued that Adam and Eve (or Moses as an author) can be credited with creating history's first apron. Since then, aprons have evolved into more than just a practical way of shielding one's body from prying eyes and temptation. Craftsmen who worked with sharp objects and hot liquids began to develop aprons made from heavier materials such as leather and canvas to shield them from the every day dangers of their jobs. Soon, professions all around the world began to adopt forms of the apron to suit their need... butchers, welders, glassmakers and blacksmiths just to name a few. In fact, many of today's craftsmen working in similar environments still wear some adaptation of the apron to protect their bodies from harm!
Aprons Enter the Kitchen, and Popular Culture
In the late 19th century, women homemakers began using aprons to aid in keeping their clothing clean as well as to carry essential utensils such as rolling pins, and used them for gathering and carrying eggs, as well as transporting kindling wood. With the birth of the television and the expansion of advertising, the 1940s and 50s brought in the image of the "perfect housewife", adorned in an lovely apron at all times. This is the beginning of the fashion aspect of apron-wearing that has evolved to the industry it is today.
Todays aprons comes in all shapes, sizes, colors and patterns. Hundreds of thousands of establishements around the world outfit their employees with some kind of apron. Even the runway has seen a few adaptations of aprons in the fashion industry. Aprons have a retro appeal for many women, and designers have created stylish designs that recall past eras.
If you're bored, visit Wikipedia's article on aprons here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apron