{"product_id":"blood-message-bljk-020-virgin-mary-skull-reversible-sukajan","title":"Vintage Tedman Ted Company Blood Message BLJK-020 Reversible Sukajan Virgin Mary Skull Tattoo Embroidered Japanese Amekaji Bomber Jacket","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDiscontinued Blood Message by Ted Company Souvenir Jacket with Marian Tattoo Art, Sacred Hearts, Praying Hands and Happy Smile Skull Reverse\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare, fully reversible \u003cstrong\u003eBlood Message BLJK-020 sukajan\u003c\/strong\u003e transforming black satin into two radically different canvases of Japanese tattoo-inspired wearable art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne face presents a monumental devotional composition centered on the Virgin Mary, surrounded by radiant halos, rosary beads, praying hands, crosses, sacred hearts, banners, dragons and embroidered messages of peace, faith and universal love. The imagery spreads beyond the back panel and flows dramatically across the sleeve, creating an asymmetrical, almost mural-like arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReverse the jacket and the atmosphere changes completely. The alternate face is constructed from black diamond-quilted satin and embroidered in vivid blood red with the Blood Message \u003cstrong\u003eHappy Smile Skull\u003c\/strong\u003e, crossed bones, tattoo-inspired lettering and a constellation of philosophical statements about conviction, enthusiasm, beauty and living boldly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official Blood Message archive identifies this exact design as \u003cstrong\u003eLot BLJK-020\u003c\/strong\u003e, describing the principal side as a solemn Virgin Mary holding a rosary, embroidered across the back and sleeve, while the reverse features the brand’s comic Happy Smile Skull. The model is now officially sold out. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Jacket Built Like a Two-Sided Manifesto\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not simply a black embroidered bomber with a decorative reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach side has its own emotional vocabulary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Marian side\u003c\/strong\u003e speaks through devotion, compassion, protection, peace and spiritual symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe skull side\u003c\/strong\u003e answers with rebellion, mortality, courage, tattoo culture and an insistence on living with conviction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, they form a particularly striking example of late Japanese Amekaji design, where American tattoo traditions, souvenir-jacket construction, biker graphics, sacred imagery and highly stylized English text are recomposed through a distinctly Japanese fashion lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be worn as a statement of faith, an archival streetwear piece, a tattoo-art garment, a collector’s sukajan or simply as one of the most visually elaborate reversible bombers produced under the Blood Message label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdentification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood Message\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociated Company:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ted Company \/ Efu-Shokai\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Lot Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e BLJK-020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reversible sukajan \/ souvenir jacket \/ satin bomber\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Theme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virgin Mary and Christian tattoo iconography\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse Theme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Happy Smile Skull and philosophical tattoo lettering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccent Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood red, ivory, silver-grey, taupe and brown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully reversible zip-front bomber\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discontinued and sold out\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Brand Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unisex\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTagged Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please request confirmation and exact flat measurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official Blood Message archive originally offered BLJK-020 in numbered Japanese sizes 38, 40, 42 and 44. The archive’s fit photograph shows a 168 cm, 65 kg model wearing size 40, though this reference should not be used as a substitute for the measurements of the individual jacket offered here. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Blood Message Label\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlood Message describes its name literally as “the message of blood.” The official brand concept centers on placing forceful messages into clothing, drawing inspiration from the symbolic language of old-school and new-school tattoo art. Its designs are reportedly developed first through hand-drawn artwork before being translated into garments, effectively transferring the tattoo canvas from the human body to clothing. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis philosophy is unusually visible in BLJK-020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is covered not only in images, but in declarations: peace, blessing, courage, devotion, enthusiasm, artistic conviction and love for humanity. The result feels less like ordinary branded outerwear and more like an illustrated personal creed stitched into satin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Virgin Mary Face\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMonumental Back Composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe principal back is dominated by the Virgin Mary, portrayed in a vivid red robe filled with ornamental scrolling embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe appears with hands joined in prayer, a cross suspended from her rosary and an enormous radiating red halo behind her head. The pale veil, downcast expression and symmetrical pose create an atmosphere of solemnity, while the brilliant red palette gives the composition the visual force of a traditional tattoo flash panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove the figure, the brand name \u003cstrong\u003eBLOOD MESSAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e is embroidered in large ivory capitals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the composition appear several smaller texts and devotional phrases, including references to heaven, peace, blessing and divine favor. The precise, slightly idiosyncratic English is characteristic of Japanese graphic fashion and contributes to the jacket’s period character rather than diminishing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mary figure is framed by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadiating red halo lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA white veil and red ceremonial robe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental cloud forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosary beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristian crosses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScroll banners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA red sacred heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePraying hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall celestial stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwritten-style embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMessages of peace and universal love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large heart carries the words \u003cstrong\u003e“I love all people,”\u003c\/strong\u003e while a lower banner expresses peace on earth. These phrases reinforce the central idea of compassion and spiritual blessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSleeve-Length Narrative Embroidery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual drama continues across the wearer’s left sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than placing one small emblem at the shoulder, Blood Message created a continuous vertical narrative running almost the full length of the arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper sleeve repeats the Marian figure beneath another radiant halo. Below her appears a dense tattoo collage combining:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePraying hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosary beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrosses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA crowned or armored skull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA serpentine dragon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed flames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWings and feathers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbon banners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Blood Message name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwritten moral declarations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTattoo-flash ornamentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sleeve treatment is one of the strongest features of the jacket. When the arm is relaxed, the motifs stack into an elongated embroidered panel. When the wearer moves, individual elements emerge and disappear around the sleeve’s curvature, making the artwork feel animated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFront Composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front is intentionally asymmetrical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne side is comparatively restrained, carrying white handwritten-style text welcoming favored people and invoking blessing. The opposite side is densely embroidered with praying hands, rosary beads, a dragon, flames, a sacred heart and the Blood Message name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis uneven visual distribution gives the jacket a tattooed-body effect. One side feels nearly bare, while the other is covered in an elaborate full-sleeve composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the opposite forearm, a red heart embroidered with \u003cstrong\u003e“I love all people”\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a softer counterpoint to the more intense skull, flame and dragon imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMarian and Christian Iconography\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Virgin Mary has long represented compassion, maternal protection, humility, prayer, grace and spiritual intercession within Christian visual culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, Blood Message translates Marian imagery through a Japanese tattoo-fashion vocabulary rather than presenting it as a conventional devotional object. The halo becomes a fierce red sunburst; the robe resembles dense textile ornament; the rosary extends into a larger collage of hearts, banners, flames and streetwear lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePraying Hands\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePraying hands traditionally suggest faith, remembrance, gratitude and a request for protection. Within tattoo culture, they are also frequently associated with personal endurance, memorial imagery and loyalty to deeply held beliefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRosary and Cross\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rosary adds a sense of ritual devotion and continuity. Its beads create a strong vertical line across the composition, while the cross provides an immediately recognizable spiritual anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSacred Heart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red hearts combine religious symbolism with old-school tattoo flash. Rather than appearing wounded or crowned with thorns, these hearts carry messages of universal love, making the design unusually compassionate for a label whose name and imagery often lean toward skulls, flames and rebellion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDragon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dragon introduces a second cultural language. It places East Asian power, guardianship and transformation beside Western Marian and Christian motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kind of cross-cultural layering is central to Japanese Amekaji design. Imported imagery is not simply copied. It is recombined into a new visual mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Happy Smile Skull Reverse\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn the jacket inside out and the richly colored Marian mural disappears beneath a black quilted surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reverse is not a secondary lining. It is a complete, fully wearable second jacket with its own pockets, embroidery, ribbing and finished construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiamond-Quilted Satin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse uses black satin stitched in a broad diamond pattern. This quilting adds insulation, dimensional texture and a more structured visual surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe polished satin catches the light along each quilted section, giving the otherwise monochromatic side subtle depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFront Embroidery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne chest bears the \u003cstrong\u003eBLOOD MESSAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e name in brilliant red lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opposite chest features a red skull and crossed bones surrounded by short phrases referencing tattoo art, boldness and fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst the black quilted field, the red embroidery appears almost illuminated. This side is less pictorial than the Marian face, but its restricted black-and-red palette creates a sharper punk, rockabilly and biker character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull-Back Happy Smile Skull\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse back centers on the Blood Message \u003cstrong\u003eHappy Smile Skull\u003c\/strong\u003e, an exaggerated grinning skull above crossed bones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe skull is surrounded by hand-drawn-style embroidered statements, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Happy Smile Skull”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“Fortune Favours The Bold”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA reference to Blood Message being produced since 1996\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA declaration describing tattooing as a splendid art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA warning that losing one’s enthusiasm is the worst form of bankruptcy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA statement that the world’s most beautiful things must be felt with the heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wording retains the eccentric rhythm and imperfect English often found in Japanese tattoo, biker and Amekaji graphics of the period. These textual quirks are an authentic part of the garment’s design identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than using polished corporate copy, the jacket reads like an underground tattoo notebook translated directly into embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Completely Different Styling Personalities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMarian Tattoo-Art Face\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymbolic and narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed, ivory and silver embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReligious and spiritual imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDramatic asymmetric sleeve artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest suited to collector, tattoo, rock and statement styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuilted Skull Face\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestrained black-and-red palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond-quilted texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePunk and biker atmosphere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphic lettering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasier to coordinate with daily streetwear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisually powerful without the full multicolored mural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis duality makes BLJK-020 unusually versatile. It can move from ornate sacred imagery to a darker skull-based aesthetic in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterials and Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack satin-finish outer fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully reversible construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack diamond-quilted satin reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense multicolored machine embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed tonal embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream rib-knit collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream rib-knit cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream rib-knit waistband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaglan-style shoulder construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversible metal zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelt-style hand pockets on both faces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior finishing suitable for wear on either side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-panel sleeve construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Blood Message branded presentation tag shown in the photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact fiber percentages are not visible in the supplied photographs. The fabric appears consistent with the smooth synthetic satin commonly used in Japanese fashion sukajan and souvenir jackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe official archive specifically describes the reverse as \u003cstrong\u003equilted satin\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEmbroidery Quality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jacket is distinguished by both the volume and distribution of its embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany souvenir jackets concentrate their artwork on the back and add two small chest motifs. BLJK-020 goes considerably further:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonumental full-back Virgin Mary composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge shoulder and sleeve Marian figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous full-sleeve tattoo collage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge praying-hands motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosary and cross detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbroidered dragons and flames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple sacred hearts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive handwritten text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge reverse-side skull composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse chest graphics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull embroidered philosophical wording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe threadwork shifts between dense filled areas, fine lettering, narrow outlines, textured beads and large satin-stitched fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red robe is particularly elaborate. Its surface is filled with pale swirling patterns, preventing the large red area from becoming visually flat. Similarly, the halo uses alternating dark and bright segments to create a radiant, stained-glass-like effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePeriod and Production Assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLJK-020 is a discontinued archival Blood Message design rather than a newly released contemporary sukajan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket’s design language appears consistent with the 2000s to early-2010s Japanese Amekaji and tattoo-fashion era, though an exact production year is not confirmed by the photographed tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharacteristics supporting this period assessment include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense old-school tattoo imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwritten English slogans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOversized sleeve narratives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-contrast red, black and ivory palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversible satin construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond-quilted reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese interpretation of Western biker graphics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiritual imagery combined with skull motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumbered Japanese sizing system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy embroidered branding rather than minimalist logos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket appears to be in very well-preserved pre-owned condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible characteristics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean black satin with strong remaining sheen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, saturated red embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-defined ivory and taupe threadwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean-looking cream rib-knit trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural creasing from folding and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor surface waviness surrounding dense embroidered sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight handling marks consistent with a stored or carefully worn garment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo major tear visible in the supplied photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo obvious large stain visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo immediately apparent catastrophic embroidery loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Blood Message presentation tag shown with the jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quilting remains clearly defined, and the embroidery retains strong dimensional relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor raised threads, compression, puckering and slight irregularity may be present around densely embroidered sections. These are normal characteristics of elaborately stitched satin garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurements and Fit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe individual tagged size is not clearly shown in the supplied photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease contact us before purchasing for the exact tag size and flat garment measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended measurements to compare include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest width from underarm to underarm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length from collar seam to hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaglan sleeve length from collar to cuff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHem width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper-arm width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuff opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlood Message originally produced BLJK-020 in sizes 38, 40, 42 and 44. Japanese numbered sizing may fit more compactly than modern Western sizing, particularly through the body length, shoulders and ribbed waistband. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the most reliable fit, compare the supplied flat measurements with a jacket you already own rather than relying only on a familiar S, M, L or XL conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJapanese Amekaji\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear the Marian side with faded selvedge denim, a white T-shirt and engineer or service boots. The restrained foundation allows the embroidery to dominate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTattoo and Biker Styling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombine it with black denim, leather boots, silver rings and a plain dark shirt. The praying hands, sacred hearts, skulls and banners connect naturally with traditional tattoo imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePunk and Rockabilly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the quilted skull face with cuffed jeans, creepers or combat boots. Its black-and-red palette is immediately compatible with punk, psychobilly and garage-rock styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContemporary Streetwear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLayer the jacket over a long black tee with wide trousers or distressed denim. The shorter bomber silhouette works especially well against oversized lower proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Marian back can be displayed like a textile mural. When hung with the embroidered sleeve extended, the jacket reveals the entire sequence of Mary, praying hands, dragon, flames, skull and banner work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Piece Is Collectible\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExact Archived Model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not merely attributed to Blood Message. The design is documented by the official company archive as \u003cstrong\u003eBLJK-020\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOfficially Sold Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery original size is listed as sold out, confirming that the model is no longer available through the brand’s archived retail page. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExceptional Embroidery Coverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition extends across the back, chest, sleeve and reverse, far beyond the embroidery found on an average fashion bomber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Reversibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth faces are intentionally designed and finished, rather than one side functioning merely as a lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDistinctive Cultural Synthesis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket combines Christian devotional imagery, old-school tattoo flash, Japanese dragon motifs, biker culture, Amekaji construction and philosophical text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePreserved Brand Tag\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographed Blood Message presentation tag adds archival interest and reinforces the brand identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrong International Appeal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design crosses several collector communities:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese streetwear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSukajan collecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTattoo clothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiker fashion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eY2K Japanese fashion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChristian iconography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkull and sacred-heart imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversible bomber collecting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchival Amekaji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock and punk fashion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePurchase, Shipping and Vintage Policy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a pre-owned collectible garment offered in its present condition. Please review all photographs and written details carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-owned garments may display minor wear, storage marks, loose threads, embroidery irregularity, creasing, fading, ribbing variation, surface marks or other evidence of age and previous ownership. These characteristics form part of the garment’s history and individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe item will be packed carefully and shipped worldwide from Japan by tracked EMS or another suitable tracked international service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping and handling period: approximately 5–10 business days or earlier.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery time begins after dispatch and may vary depending on destination, customs processing, postal conditions and seasonal shipping volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll sales are considered final. Returns, exchanges and claims based on expected pre-owned wear, personal fit preference or differences in color perception cannot be accepted. Please ask any important questions before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome prices may be flexible. Respectful offers from serious collectors are always welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSearching for This Design in Another Size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShould you be searching for this particular Blood Message model, the same Virgin Mary and Happy Smile Skull artwork, or a closely related design in another size, please contact us with your preferred tagged size and ideal flat garment measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscontinued Japanese sukajan models are often released in limited quantities and can become difficult to locate once the original production has sold through. Although an exact match cannot be guaranteed, we may be able to locate another example, an alternate size or a closely comparable Blood Message design through our sourcing network in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are always pleased to investigate suitable options and help collectors find the version that most closely matches their preferred fit, proportions and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#BloodMessage #TedCompany #VirginMaryJacket #ReversibleSukajan #JapaneseSukajan #SkullJacket #TattooArtJacket #JapaneseBomber #AmekajiFashion #SacredHeart #PrayingHands #HappySmileSkull #ChristianStreetwear #JapaneseStreetwear #EmbroideredJacket #SouvenirJacket #Y2KJapaneseFashion #BikerJacket #RockabillyFashion #TattooStreetwear #ArchivalFashion #WearableArt #JapaneseVintageStyle #SkullAndCrossbones #MariaJacket #ReversibleBomber #JapanCollector #DiscontinuedFashion #EmbroideredBomber #BLJK020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eblood message jacket, virgin mary jacket, reversible sukajan, japanese bomber, skull bomber jacket, tattoo art jacket, praying hands jacket, amekaji jacket, religious streetwear, embroidered bomber, y2k japanese jacket, sacred heart jacket, ted company jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial Tags\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esatin-finish fabric, quilted satin, embroidery thread, rib-knit trim, metal zipper, synthetic satin, quilted textile, reversible construction, woven ribbing\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Vintage, Antiques and Art Collector \/ Curator \/ Personal Shopper From Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52932925096229,"sku":"SK 543","price":680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/DSCF7768_dd5c827e-21fd-4407-bacd-090cf93089f7.jpg?v=1785553075","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/blood-message-bljk-020-virgin-mary-skull-reversible-sukajan","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}