Royal Blue Tiger Embroidered Souvenir Jacket, Korea Tattoo-Art Tora Sukajan, Vintage Bomber, Size 38 / S

A royal blue souvenir bomber carrying the tiger, tora, in the bold idiom of tattoo art. Its Korea theme recalls the embroidered jackets that followed American servicemen across East Asia, where the tiger is as much a national emblem as a motif of courage.

The Piece

This vintage embroidered souvenir bomber is worked in royal blue with a tiger (tora) rendered in tattoo-art style, under a Korea theme.

The tiger stands for strength, courage and protection against evil across East Asian art, and in Korea it holds a special place as a national symbol. Souvenir jackets of this kind grew from the postwar sukajan tradition of Yokosuka, as embroidered mementos of service and travel in the region.

Details

• Type: Embroidered souvenir bomber jacket (sukajan)
• Era: Vintage
• Color: Royal blue
• Size: 38 / S (manufacturer's size S)
• Measurements: Height 60 cm · Width 54.5 cm · Arm length (top) 53.5 cm · Arm length (bottom) 46 cm (approximate)
• Motifs: Tiger (tora) in tattoo-art style; Korea theme

Condition

Pre-owned; offered as photographed, as a pre-loved piece rather than factory new.

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.

Collectors also search: tiger sukajan · royal blue sukajan · korea souvenir jacket · tora embroidered jacket · tattoo tiger bomber jacket · sukajan size s · vintage tiger souvenir jacket