Legend holds that a koi which climbs the waterfall at the Dragon Gate is transformed into a dragon, and the two together have become the defining image of perseverance in Japanese tattoo art. This reversible souvenir jacket embroiders both, carrying the biker and yankii boldness of the Yokosuka jumper.
The Piece
A reversible sukajan embroidered with koi fish and a dragon in a tattoo-art idiom, tagged size XL. Two jacket types are photographed with separate measuring guides, so please match the A–E figures to the correct diagram.
The koi's upstream struggle and its reward make the pairing a story told in a single image: effort, endurance and the transformation that follows.
Details
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Construction: Reversible
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Motifs: Koi fish; dragon; tattoo-art embroidery
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Size: XL (manufacturer's tag)
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Measurements: A 75 · B 57 · C 85 · D 78 · E 58 (approximate, in cm; A–E positions follow the measuring diagram in the photographs, which shows two jacket types with separate guides)
Condition
No specific condition notes are recorded. Condition is documented through the photographs, which form an important part of the description; please review them closely.
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.
Yokosuka Archive
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