{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-nihonga-whirlpool-dragon-brocade-sukajan-souvenir-jacket","title":"Sukajan de dragón y tigre en remolino de estilo nihonga, satén negro con interior de brocado dorado","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eWhirlpools curl across the sleeves and body of this black satin sukajan, through which a dragon twists in continuous motion while a tiger confronts a glowing red orb on the chest. Its painterly force recalls eccentric Japanese ink-and-color painting, and a gold brocade interior adds a courtly second register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary side is a black satin-like shell with taupe-brown ribbed trim. The back expands into a large dragon composition, its elongated body twisting through spirals; on the front a dramatic tiger head clutches or confronts a red orb, or tama, in a confrontation-like interplay with the dragon; and whirlpool or vortex forms in dusty mauve and brown sweep across the sleeves, chest and back, evoking storm currents, water power, wind and painterly brush energy. Dragon and tiger are worked in muted gold tones, and the red tama is the single strong accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese art the dragon represents elemental power, protection, rain and water, and movement between heaven and earth, wisdom joined to ferocity; the tiger brings courage and protective force, and the pairing expresses opposing but balanced energies. The sacred orb suggests spiritual power, wisdom and attainment. The swirling currents, dynamic asymmetry and dramatic negative space give the embroidery an expressive art-language in the spirit collectors associate with Soga Shōhaku.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, or on the reverse, a gold brocade textile in warm gold with muted bronze, ochre and pale green tones carries woven florals, chrysanthemum-like forms, fan-like motifs, scrolling elements and classical textile geometry, elegant and almost kimono-like against the forceful exterior. Construction includes a full front zipper, ribbed collar, cuffs and hem, raglan-style sleeves and high-density embroidery. The design follows the postwar souvenir-jacket tradition in a later, more art-conscious interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin-like outer shell; brocade textile; embroidery thread; rib knit; metal zipper; lined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black exterior with taupe, dusty mauve, brown, muted gold and red accents; gold brocade interior\/reverse with bronze, ochre and pale green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full front zipper; raglan-style sleeves; brown rib-knit collar, cuffs and hem with dark stripe accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dragon, tiger, whirlpool\/vortex, red orb (tama), classical floral brocade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-owned vintage condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight wrinkling from storage or wear, natural softness and drape in the satin shell, and general signs of age and handling are visible in the photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe embroidery remains visually striking and is the clear focal point of the jacket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFit Guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tag size is not visible in the photographs, and visual proportions suggest a standard adult unisex sukajan fit. Japanese vintage jackets often fit differently from modern Western sizing, so the full measurement set (length, pit-to-pit width, sleeve or raglan length, hem width) is available on request for fit confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidery is inspired by the expressive manner associated with Soga Shōhaku; it is not claimed as a Shōhaku work or collaboration. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked 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 \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/the-iconic-sukajan-souvenir-tour-jacket\"\u003eSukajan Souvenir Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/american-casual-amekaji-and-wagara-fashion\"\u003eAmekaji \u0026amp; Wagara Fashion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/studio-ghibli-gbl-my-neighbor-totoro-nekobasu-sukajan-limited-embroidered-jacket\"\u003eGBL Totoro Nekobasu Catbus sukajan\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/studio-ghibli-gbl-2004-howl-s-moving-castle-sukajan-gbl-teal-embroidered-anime-jacket\"\u003eGBL Howl's Moving Castle rayon sukajan\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/ghibli-ponyo-velvet-sukajan-jacket-gbl\"\u003eGBL Ponyo Has Come velvet sukajan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eYokosuka Archive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particular size, motif or decade in mind? Postwar souvenir jackets and heritage amekaji surface in Japan one at a time. Name the maker, the embroidery and the chest measurement, and the Hunting Salon™ watches for it on your behalf. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eRequest a jacket search →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: dragon sukajan · brocade sukajan · whirlpool dragon jacket · dragon tiger souvenir jacket · nihonga style sukajan · art sukajan black satin · shohaku inspired jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53577615212837,"sku":null,"price":1280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/ina102_19.jpg?v=1786505163","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/es\/products\/vintage-japanese-nihonga-whirlpool-dragon-brocade-sukajan-souvenir-jacket","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}