GBL Studio Ghibli Spirited Away Bathhouse Sukajan, Sky Blue Satin with Golden Sleeves, Size M

Spirited Away told through architecture rather than character: GBL, Studio Ghibli’s official line, embroiders the film’s bathhouse on luminous sky-blue satin, framed by golden sleeves that recall festival garments.

The Piece

A vividly chromatic sukajan interpretation of Spirited Away (2001), centered on the bathhouse rendered in finely layered embroidery against sky-blue satin. Where darker Ghibli sukajan draw on mythological tension, this example leans into color, memory and cinematic warmth: the soft, almost pastel blue evokes open sky and innocence, and the golden sleeves bring a ceremonial brightness reminiscent of festival textiles.

On the back, the bathhouse is built up with careful thread layering for dimension and clarity, framed by floral accents that soften its geometry, with the protagonist at the base of the composition grounding the viewer in the story. The title Spirited Away arcs across the upper field and the year 2001 is inscribed beneath.

The dual-tone construction recalls mid-century sukajan, where contrasting panels heightened impact, here amplified by an unusually bright pairing that reads almost like an animation cel translated into textile. Ribbed collar, cuffs and hem keep faith with the jacket’s Yokosuka origins. Within GBL, bathhouse designs occupy a quieter niche than character pieces such as No-Face, Haku or Totoro, appealing to collectors drawn to environmental storytelling and composition.

Details

• Maker: GBL (Studio Ghibli official line)
• Film: Spirited Away (2001)
• Era: Likely mid–late GBL production (post-2010s)
• Material: Polyester satin, sukajan construction
• Color: Sky blue body; golden yellow sleeves; red-white rib
• Size: M
• Measurements: Flat measurements available on request
• Construction: Traditional sukajan format with ribbed collar, cuffs and hem

Condition

• Appears clean, lightly used or well kept.
• The satin keeps its luster and the embroidery remains sharp throughout.

Authenticity & Care

Presented as an official GBL Studio Ghibli release. 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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