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Satori Skeleton Rockabilly Sukajan, Cherry Blossoms & Hokusai-Style Wave Embroidery, Souvenir Jacket, Size M
Satori Skeleton Rockabilly Sukajan, Cherry Blossoms & Hokusai-Style Wave Embroidery, Souvenir Jacket, Size M
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Rock and roll meets ukiyo-e: Satori sets a rockabilly skeleton among cherry blossoms and the curling wave of Katsushika Hokusai, translating punk attitude and Edo printmaking into the embroidered souvenir jacket.
The Piece
This Satori sukajan pairs a skeleton drawn from rockabilly and punk iconography with two of Japan’s most enduring motifs: sakura cherry blossoms and the great curling wave associated with Katsushika Hokusai’s ukiyo-e prints. The contrast between memento mori and seasonal beauty gives the embroidery its edge.
The souvenir jacket, or sukajan, began in postwar Yokosuka as an embroidered keepsake for American servicemen and was later absorbed into Japanese rock, biker and street fashion, a lineage this design wears openly.
Details
- Maker: Satori
- Design: Skeleton, cherry blossoms and Hokusai-style wave embroidery; rockabilly and ukiyo-e influences
- Size: M (manufacturer’s size)
- Measurements: Height 53 cm · Width 65 cm · Arm length, top 60 cm · Arm length, bottom 50 cm (approx.)
Condition
Pre-owned; no specific wear or defect notes are recorded, and the photographs form the condition record.
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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