1950s Reversible Sukajan, Hawk over Rocks and Waves, Japan Script, Black and Silver Satin, Orange Reverse, YKK Zip
1950s Reversible Sukajan, Hawk over Rocks and Waves, Japan Script, Black and Silver Satin, Orange Reverse, YKK Zip
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A small-cut 1950s souvenir jacket in black and silver satin, a hawk in cream, gold and grey landing on a crag above curling waves under 'Japan' in script, with orange quilted satin on the reverse.
The Piece
The hawk over rocks and sea is one of the oldest images in the souvenir-jacket vocabulary, borrowed from Japanese painting and adapted for American buyers with a looping 'Japan' in English script. On this jacket the hawk is embroidered with real care, its wings shaded from cream to olive and its talons gripping a brown rock above layered blue and white waves.
Two smaller hawks face each other across the chest, each perched on a pink and blue cloud, above slash pockets trimmed with white and blue striped binding. The raglan sleeves are silver-grey satin edged with a twisted rope piping in cream and salmon, a period detail that later jackets lost. The rib knits are cream and royal blue.
The reverse, seen at the collar and the open front, is a bright orange diamond-quilted satin. The zip is an early YKK with a stamped pull, as found on jackets of the 1950s.
This is a small size: the chest measures 47 cm flat, the length 55 cm and the sleeve 75 cm from the centre back, which suits a modern women's medium or a slim men's extra-small.
Details
- Designer: Unsigned Japanese souvenir workshop
- Season: Attributed to the 1950s
- Model / ref: Reversible hawk souvenir jacket (sukajan)
- Material: Acetate satin; rayon thread embroidery; twisted cord piping; knit rib trims
- Colour: Black with silver sleeves / orange
- Made in: Japan
- Tagged size: No size label (small; approx. women's M, men's XS)
- Measurements: Chest (pit to pit) 47 cm · Length 55 cm · Sleeve from centre back 75 cm
- Included: Jacket only
Condition
- The right cuff rib is badly torn, as pictured.
- Small holes and soiling to the collar, cuff and hem ribs.
- A tear near the right pocket.
- General soiling and marks, especially to the silver sleeves.
- Zip runs without catching.
- Reverse side photographed only in part.
Condition grade C on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
The labels, materials, stitching, hardware and construction are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch; anything that cannot be confirmed is stated plainly in the description. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Hang on a broad padded hanger away from sun and damp; any cleaning should go to a specialist familiar with vintage acetate satin and hand embroidery.
Delivery from Japan
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