Freemasonry, apart from being the oldest fraternal organization, is a society of men concerned primarily with moral and spiritual values.

Freemasons meet at Lodges on a monthly basis to interact, communicate and to perform the running activities of the lodge including recruiting new Masons and paying running costs. Members will also use this platform to enhance the teachings of Freemasonry and will conduct presentations on philosophy, history and symbols of the craft.

An important function of the Lodge is to recruit new members and to this end they take part in special ceremonies or "rituals" when welcoming new Masons to the organization. In a bid to embrace the "fraternalism" of the society (and to uphold tradition) feasts are served either before or after meetings and rituals. Masonic regalia (aprons, jewels, rings, head wear) form a very big part of the rituals performed and as such a great deal of importance is placed on these items or more precisely the symbolism it embodies.

Far from being confined to the kitchen the Masonic apron serves an important part in Masonic rituals. Admittedly this is not your run-of-the-mill apron for it serves a grander purpose in an environment far grander than a kitchen (well grander than mine at least!).