{"product_id":"1950s-japan-tiger-eagle-reversible-sukajan-size-small","title":"Tailor Toyo 1950s Vintage Reproduction Japan Sukajan Reversible Tiger Eagle Globe Souvenir Jacket Size S Embroidered Satin Bomber","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAttributed Mid-Century Japanese Tour Jacket Tailor Toyo Reproduction with Roaring Tiger, Bamboo, American Eagle and Flag-Covered Globe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA genuinely evocative reversible Japanese souvenir jacket attributed to the \u003cstrong\u003e1950s postwar sukajan era\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining two of the form’s most powerful visual languages: the tiger of East Asian symbolism and the eagle of American military iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne face is rendered in vivid cobalt blue and aged champagne-gold satin, with mirrored roaring tiger heads across the chest and a full stalking tiger embroidered over bamboo and rocky terrain on the back. Reverse the jacket and the mood changes completely: the alternate ivory face carries small eagles across the chest and a monumental eagle standing over a globe covered in the stars and stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidered word \u003cstrong\u003e“Japan”\u003c\/strong\u003e crowns both back designs, transforming the garment into a compact record of postwar travel, military memory and cross-cultural textile art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not merely a bomber with decorative patches. It is a true reversible souvenir composition, built so that either face may function as the exterior. Every turn of the zipper produces a new jacket, a new palette and a different symbolic identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVisual Presence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue tiger face has immediate theatrical power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts cobalt body glows against pale gold raglan sleeves, while yellow, black, ivory and orange embroidery gives the tiger an almost painted intensity. The animal is shown stepping forward rather than resting, its claws extended over rocky ground and its face turned directly toward the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove the tiger, \u003cstrong\u003e“Japan”\u003c\/strong\u003e appears in elegant ivory script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is softer, more weathered and more openly connected to the souvenir-jacket tradition. An American eagle spreads its wings over a globe painted through embroidery with red stripes, blue fields and white stars. The pale satin background allows the eagle’s burgundy, gold, grey and cream plumage to remain visible without becoming overly bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast is striking:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiger side:\u003c\/strong\u003e cobalt, gold, bamboo, movement and controlled aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEagle side:\u003c\/strong\u003e ivory, faded patriotic color, aviation imagery and postwar travel symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether they form a wearable dialogue between Japan and the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eIdentification\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarment Type\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReversible Japanese sukajan, embroidered souvenir jacket, tour jacket, satin bomber and vintage unisex outerwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAttributed Era\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca \u003cstrong\u003e1950s to early 1960s\u003c\/strong\u003e, based on the embroidery style, compact proportions, reversible construction, rib-knit configuration, raglan silhouette and naturally aged satin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCountry and Cultural Association\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVisible Inscription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTagged Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrimary Motifs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoaring tiger heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull stalking tiger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBamboo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRocky landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican eagle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStars-and-stripes globe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapan script\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMirrored chest embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo maker attribution is incorporated into the public identification of this jacket. Its historical character is carried by the garment’s construction, imagery, embroidery and age rather than by a visible fashion-brand label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Cobalt Tiger Face\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMirrored Tiger Heads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front presents two opposing tiger heads placed symmetrically across the chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth animals are shown roaring with open mouths, exposed teeth and orange-red tongues. Their golden faces are built from short directional stitches, while black striping and white cheek fur create sharp contrast against the blue satin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mirrored arrangement gives the jacket the force of a heraldic emblem. When zipped, the two tigers face inward across the center line. When worn open, they appear to turn outward from the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis chest placement is one of the classic strengths of the sukajan silhouette: relatively compact front embroidery preserves wearability, while the back becomes the primary storytelling field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull Back Tiger\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central tiger is the visual monarch of the jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts head is lowered, shoulders raised and front paws placed firmly over the landscape. The body curves slightly forward, creating the impression that the animal is moving out of the embroidery rather than remaining trapped inside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe face is especially expressive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite-rimmed eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArched black brows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink nose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen red mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIvory teeth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite chin and cheek fur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayered black-and-gold striping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front paws are oversized and heavily outlined, strengthening the tiger’s physical presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of filling the entire back with scenery, the embroiderer uses restrained bamboo leaves, pale branches and rocky forms to frame the animal. This gives the tiger breathing room while preserving the sweeping negative space of the cobalt satin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBamboo and Mountain Landscape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBamboo appears around the tiger in pale green, ivory and blue-grey thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese visual culture, bamboo is commonly associated with resilience, flexibility and upright character. It bends under pressure without easily breaking, making it a natural companion to the tiger’s physical strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe landscape beneath the animal is constructed through jagged pale lines suggesting stone, mountain ridges or turbulent ground. These shapes prevent the tiger from appearing suspended and root the composition in an imagined wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is neither fully realistic nor cartoonish. It belongs to the stylized visual grammar of hand-guided souvenir-jacket embroidery, where character and movement matter more than anatomical perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Tiger as Symbol\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiger was a highly desirable motif on postwar Japanese souvenir jackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough not native to Japan, it held an established place within East Asian painting, folklore, martial symbolism and tattoo culture. It could represent:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCourage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFerocity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary spirit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResistance to adversity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthority over the earthly realm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn this jacket, the tiger does not appear as a passive heraldic animal. Its forward movement and direct stare give it the role of a guardian confronting the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Ivory Eagle Face\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMirrored Chest Eagles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe alternate front is comparatively restrained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo small eagles fly inward across the ivory chest, their wings extended in burgundy, pale grey, cream and gold. The reduced scale makes this face easier to style while reserving the principal spectacle for the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tonal embroidery nearly dissolves into the aged pale satin under bright light, producing a ghostly, time-softened appearance that feels inseparable from the garment’s vintage character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEagle Over the American Globe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse back presents one of the most historically resonant combinations found on a souvenir jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large eagle spreads its wings over a globe embroidered with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed and ivory stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue land and sea forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold outlining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange-red accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eagle’s body is burgundy, while its wings combine grey, cream, gold and faded lilac tones. Its talons rest upon the globe as though the bird has just landed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove the scene, the word \u003cstrong\u003e“Japan”\u003c\/strong\u003e appears in coral-orange cursive embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe imagery fuses American national symbolism with Japanese craftsmanship. Rather than presenting the two cultures separately, it places them within the same textile object: an American eagle interpreted through Japanese embroidery and preserved on a garment made as a memento of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEast Meets West\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiger and eagle are not random animals placed on opposite sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey create a symbolic pairing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTiger\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarthly power, physical courage, Asian visual tradition and protective ferocity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEagle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlight, military identity, American symbolism, travel and commanding vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reversible construction allows the wearer to alternate between them. One side speaks through the landscape of Japan and East Asian symbolism. The other evokes the American servicemen, travelers and military personnel for whom many early souvenir jackets were created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSukajan emerged from postwar cultural exchange, with Japanese craftspeople embroidering garments for American servicemen stationed in and around Japan. Reversible construction and combinations of Japanese and American imagery became defining features of the form. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eEmbroidery and Construction\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand-Guided Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidery displays the lively irregularity valued in older souvenir jackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than resembling a perfectly uniform contemporary digital embroidery file, the stitches shift direction across the tiger’s fur, eagle feathers, bamboo and lettering. This produces a sense of movement and dimensionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiger’s coat is built from layered black and gold marks. Its white facial areas use longer feathery stitches, while the rocky landscape relies on narrow contour lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eagle face uses broader color blocks and softer tonal transitions, particularly through the wings and globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese differences make each side feel separately conceived rather than merely recolored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReversible Structure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is fully reversible and includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbroidery on both exterior faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctional front zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePockets accessible from either side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaglan sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriped rib-knit collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriped rib-knit cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriped rib-knit waistband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrasting two-tone sleeve construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative shoulder and sleeve piping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact vintage bomber silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ribbing combines black or deep navy, grey-beige and vivid yellow. That small yellow stripe ties directly into the tiger embroidery and adds a spark of color around the collar, wrists and hem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eColor Palette\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTiger Face\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCobalt blue, champagne gold, black, yellow, orange, ivory, pale green and blue-grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEagle Face\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged ivory, pale blush, burgundy, gold, grey, faded blue, orange and cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe satin has developed natural tonal variation over time. Bright lighting produces areas of reflective sheen, while folds and wear create deeper shadows and softened color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePeriod Assessment\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket’s construction and embroidery appear consistent with an original mid-century Japanese souvenir jacket, most plausibly dating from the \u003cstrong\u003e1950s or early 1960s\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharacteristics supporting this conservative attribution include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully reversible satin construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact period proportions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnbranded souvenir identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapan inscription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiger and American eagle pairing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStars-and-stripes globe motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally aged ribbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive hand-guided-style embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge toning across pale satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional raglan bomber structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod-style welt pockets and metal zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is presented as an attributed vintage piece rather than assigned to a specific manufacturer without a surviving maker label or documentary provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthentic Vintage Condition with Strong Age Patina\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jacket shows substantial and visually honest age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is best understood as \u003cstrong\u003ecollectible vintage with pronounced patina\u003c\/strong\u003e, not pristine or reproduction-like condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVisible Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral wrinkling and storage creasing throughout both faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoticeable yellowing and age toning across the pale gold and ivory sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven coloration on the ivory reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScattered marks and discoloration, especially on lighter areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFading and tonal variation in the satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural wear to the rib-knit collar, cuffs and waistband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall loose or projecting threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor embroidery irregularities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface rubbing and age-related texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear around cuff and hem edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftening from long-term use and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiger embroidery remains highly expressive and visually intact. The tiger heads, claws, face, bamboo and “Japan” script remain clearly readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eagle and globe composition also remains visible, although the pale embroidery and ivory satin have naturally softened with age. The fading gives this face a washed, archival quality rather than the high contrast of a modern reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo attempt has been made to present this as new, immaculate or unworn. Its wear is part of its history and should be appreciated by buyers who value original vintage character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSize and Fit\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTagged Size S\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a compact vintage size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlder Japanese souvenir jackets often fit shorter and narrower than contemporary Western bomber jackets. Depending on the wearer’s proportions and desired silhouette, this may be most suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary men’s XS to small\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen’s small to medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePetite or cropped unisex styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay and archival collecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFit should be judged according to the garment’s actual measurements once added to the listing rather than relying exclusively on the size designation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe short-bodied silhouette is historically appropriate for the sukajan form and works especially well with high-rise denim, military trousers and wider-legged pants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStyling and Display\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWorn on the Tiger Face\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cobalt side pairs beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw or faded denim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIvory work trousers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavy military pants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown leather boots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite canvas sneakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlain cream knitwear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark indigo jeans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage American workwear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strong blue-and-gold palette gives the jacket unusual versatility despite the dramatic embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWorn on the Eagle Face\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ivory side creates a softer, more archival appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works naturally with faded blue denim, khaki chinos, military fatigues, vintage sportswear and neutral knitwear. The patina should be embraced rather than disguised. It gives the garment the atmosphere of a jacket recovered from an old travel trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplayed as Textile Art\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEither side may be displayed flat or suspended as an embroidered wall piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tiger face offers stronger graphic impact from across a room. The eagle-and-globe side rewards close inspection and carries greater historical symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors, the ability to alternate between two complete compositions makes this especially satisfying as a display object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCollecting Significance\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jacket brings together several of the most sought-after elements in vintage sukajan collecting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue reversible construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiger and eagle combination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican globe motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapan lettering on both faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-century-style hand-guided embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo full back compositions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMirrored chest motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod-style satin and ribbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact authentic silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong visible patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo modern commercial branding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear postwar cross-cultural imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts condition will not appeal to a buyer searching for a spotless fashion jacket. Its strength lies elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a survivor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fading, wrinkling and uneven ivory tones give physical evidence of time, wear and storage. In a collecting category increasingly filled with clean modern reproductions, those imperfections create an authenticity of atmosphere that cannot be manufactured convincingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCare Recommendations\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional specialist cleaning is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the jacket’s age, satin construction, pale fabric, embroidery and reversible assembly, aggressive home washing should be avoided. Do not machine wash, tumble dry, bleach, scrub or soak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore on a padded hanger or laid flat in a dry, ventilated location away from direct sunlight. Avoid prolonged pressure against the embroidered surfaces and allow the garment to breathe periodically during storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePurchase, Shipping and Vintage Garment Policy\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine pre-owned vintage collectible offered in its present condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural vintage characteristics may include fading, wrinkles, discoloration, age toning, storage marks, small stains, fabric pulls, loose threads, embroidery irregularities, rubbing, weakened areas and other evidence of previous wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease examine every photograph carefully before purchasing. The photographs form an essential part of the item’s description and condition record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a unique vintage collectible garment, all sales are final. Returns, exchanges, cancellations, partial refunds and post-delivery claims based on fit, expected vintage characteristics, color interpretation or details visible in the photographs are not accepted, subject to applicable marketplace rules and consumer law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage satin changes dramatically under different lighting. The cobalt areas may appear royal blue, violet-blue or navy, while the pale sections may appear ivory, champagne, cream, peach or yellowed beige depending on lighting and screen settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparation, shipping and handling normally takes \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 business days or earlier\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping is normally arranged through \u003cstrong\u003eJapan Post EMS or another appropriate tracked international service\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tracking information will be supplied after dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational buyers are responsible for customs duties, import taxes, brokerage charges and destination-country fees where applicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRespectful and realistic offers may be considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for this design or model in another size, please feel free to message us. Although availability cannot be guaranteed, we may be able to locate the same or a closely matching piece in a different size through our sourcing network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#VintageSukajan #1950sSukajan #JapaneseSouvenirJacket #TigerJacket #EagleJacket #ReversibleJacket #JapanSouvenir #VintageBomber #EmbroideredJacket #JapaneseVintage #SatinBomber #SouvenirJacket #PostwarFashion #OccupationEraStyle #TigerEmbroidery #EagleEmbroidery #RockabillyFashion #Amekaji #JapaneseStreetwear #MilitarySouvenir #WearableHistory #WearableArt #CollectorJacket #VintageMenswear #UnisexVintage #RareJacket #JapanEmbroidery #MidCenturyFashion #ArchiveFashion #SizeSmall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003evintage sukajan, 1950s jacket, tiger jacket, eagle jacket, reversible bomber, japan souvenir, embroidered satin, occupation era, mens size small, rockabilly jacket, japanese vintage, souvenir jacket, rare bomber jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMaterial Tags\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esatin textile, embroidery thread, rib knit trim, metal zipper, woven lining, reversible fabric, embroidered satin, vintage textile\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Vintage, Antiques and Art Collector \/ Curator \/ Personal Shopper From Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52975027749157,"sku":"SK 1977","price":545.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/DSCF7764_3d11ba27-8d11-4789-b94c-e3d80035a1d4.jpg?v=1785859019","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/1950s-japan-tiger-eagle-reversible-sukajan-size-small","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}