Sukajan reversible Switch, bordado de yokozuna de sumo y dragón, terciopelo negro, satén azul y dorado, talla única

A rare sumo-centered sukajan by Switch Embroidered Garments. The black velour face shows a Yokozuna beneath Mount Fuji and a rising sun with 横綱 on his ceremonial apron; reversed, quilted royal-blue and golden-yellow satin erupts with a tiger, an eagle and a dragon twisting through clouds and waves.

The Piece

This is a true double-faced statement jacket: one side restrained, traditional and almost museum-like, the other saturated pop color with classic rockabilly sukajan energy. On the softly aged black velour back a powerful rikishi stands beneath the scripted word “Yokozuna,” framed by a red rising sun, snow-capped Mount Fuji, pale clouds and curling ocean waves; his ceremonial apron carries the characters 横綱, reinforcing the championship sumo theme. The embroidery is worked mainly in ivory, cream, gold, red, pale blue and muted pink so that the figure emerges clearly from the deep ground.

The front of this face is comparatively quiet, with mirrored ceremonial sumo emblems embroidered with 横綱 characters and long golden cords, keeping the main narrative for the back. Cream rib-knit trim at the collar, cuffs and waistband gives the side a classic mid-century souvenir-jacket character.

The reverse transforms the jacket. The body turns royal blue with brilliant golden-yellow sleeves, quilted diamond stitching, contrasting sleeve stripes and striped ribbing. The chest carries a roaring tiger head and a descending eagle with spread wings, and across the back an elaborate dragon coils through foaming waves and stylized clouds beneath embroidered Japan script, in blue, gold, cream, brown and white: a collegiate-meets-Japonisme palette.

Together the faces form an embroidered anthology of Japanese popular imagery. The sumo wrestler gives an unmistakable sporting and cultural identity, with Mount Fuji, the rising sun and the waves forming a landscape of national imagery around him. The reverse draws on the traditional sukajan bestiary: the dragon for authority, transformation and energy, the tiger for courage, strength and vigilance, the eagle for power, vision and freedom, and waves and clouds for movement, endurance and the forces of nature. Eight major motifs appear across one garment.

Details

• Maker: Switch Embroidered Garments (label visible)
• Era: Late twentieth century or early revival era (assessment from materials, label design and embroidery)
• Origin: Japan
• Material: Black velour-like fabric; royal-blue and golden-yellow satin-like synthetic reverse with quilted diamond stitching; multicolor machine embroidery; rib-knit trim; reversible central metal zipper
• Color: Black and ivory / royal blue and golden yellow
• Size: Free size (tag); approximately unisex S to M
• Construction: Fully reversible; raglan-style sleeves; hand-warmer pockets on both faces; contrasting sleeve stripes and piping; short souvenir-bomber silhouette
• Black face: Yokozuna sumo wrestler, “Yokozuna” script, 横綱 apron, Mount Fuji, rising sun, clouds and waves; mirrored 横綱 sumo emblems with golden cords at the chest
• Blue face: Dragon in waves and clouds beneath Japan script; tiger head and eagle at the chest

Condition

• Vintage pre-owned condition with visible age-related character; offered in its authentic vintage state rather than restored to look new.
• Black velour side: surface dust, lint, softened pile, tonal variation, rubbing and general signs of previous wear.
• Satin reverse: natural wrinkling, light surface marks and areas of softened sheen.
• Cream and striped rib-knit sections show age, discoloration, stretching and wear appropriate to a vintage jacket; minor loose fibers or thread irregularities may be present around embroidered areas.
• The embroidery remains bold, with the Yokozuna, dragon, tiger and eagle compositions retaining strong color and definition.

Fit and Sizing

Tagged free size, estimated at approximately unisex S to M, with the compact, slightly cropped silhouette common to Japanese sukajan. Treat the free-size designation as an approximate guide, since fit preferences vary with vintage Japanese outerwear.

• A fitted men's S
• A compact men's M
• A relaxed women's M
• An oversized women's S
• Smaller-framed unisex styling

Authenticity & Care

A Switch Embroidered Garments label is visible; dating to the late twentieth century or early revival era is an assessment from materials, label design, embroidery style and construction. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.

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