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Hoshihime Butterfly & Blue Flower Embroidered Satin Sukajan Souvenir Jacket, Size M
Hoshihime Butterfly & Blue Flower Embroidered Satin Sukajan Souvenir Jacket, Size M
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A Hoshihime satin souvenir jacket embroidered with a butterfly, chōchō in Japanese, among blue flowers. The pairing brings a lighter, floral register to the sukajan tradition, and the piece is offered in manufacturer's size M with flat measurements recorded for fit.
The Piece
The butterfly is among the most graceful motifs in Japanese decorative art, long associated with transformation and the soul. Here it is embroidered on a satin souvenir-jacket ground alongside blue flowers.
The sukajan, or Yokosuka jumper, took shape in postwar Japan as an embroidered satin souvenir jacket and has since become one of the country's most recognizable fashion exports.
Details
- Maker: Hoshihime
- Material: Satin; embroidery
- Size: M (manufacturer's size)
- Measurements: A 63 cm · B 53 cm · C 83 cm · D 55 cm · E 37 cm (approximate; positions A–E as shown in the Japonista sukajan measuring guide, which distinguishes two jacket types)
- Motifs: Butterfly (chōchō); blue flowers
- Type: Sukajan souvenir bomber jacket
Condition
No written condition notes accompany this piece; the photographs form the condition record and should be reviewed carefully.
Authenticity & Care
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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