{"product_id":"script-hanatabi-gakudan-maki-ryu-coiling-dragon-reversible","title":"SCRIPT Hanatabi Gakudan Maki-Ryū Coiling Dragon Reversible Rayon Sukajan, Black \u0026 Antique Silver, Size XL","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eThis is the kind of sukajan that does not merely decorate the wearer; it circles them. Hanatabi Gakudan's celebrated 巻龍 Maki-Ryū, or Coiling Dragon, envelops black rayon satin in dense silver-grey embroidery: two dragons guarding the chest, their bodies twisting down the sleeves, and a third coiling across the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe principal face is a black rayon-satin body with muted plum-charcoal sleeves. Two immense dragons emerge symmetrically across the front, heads confronting over the zipper with mouths open, whiskers extended and clawed forelimbs reaching inward; zipped, they form a near-symmetrical confrontation, worn open they separate and move with the body in a more fragmented, tattoo-like effect. Their scaled bodies coil outward over the shoulders and descend both arms, interrupted only by contrasting satin sections and smaller cloud and wave forms, a continuation that demands careful alignment across curved panels and is among the design's most impressive technical features. Originally positioned among the label's most embroidery-intensive designs, the jacket treats the entire garment as one continuous embroidered field rather than isolated chest and back emblems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back dragon is the central masterpiece. Its serpentine body turns through an almost complete circle, filling nearly the entire black panel without lettering or scenery; the head descends toward the left while the tail curves beneath in a tightly controlled spiral, claws extended and whiskers sweeping across the satin. Dense rows of scales create a metallic rhythm, and the pale underside, darker outlines and lavender-grey shading give depth within a palette confined largely to silver, ash grey, pale lavender, charcoal and black. Under soft light the dragons appear as pale forms moving through smoke; under direct light individual scales, claws and faces become sharply visible. The plum sleeves introduce color without disturbing the monochrome architecture, and matching plum and black stripes through collar, cuffs and waistband frame the animated embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReversed, the jacket becomes a quieter black-and-antique-silver blouson: antique-silver jacquard woven with small repeating ornamental forms covers the body, black sleeves and shoulder sections give contrast, and narrow racing-style silver stripes travel from the neckline along the arms. This face keeps finished exterior seams, functional welt pockets, zipper access and plum-and-black rib trim, a complete wearable alternative when the full dragon face feels too commanding, with only glimpses of the embroidery at collar and zipper. Rayon gives a liquid drape and changing sheen, black areas reading matte from one angle and reflective from another, the plum sleeves moving between brown, charcoal and violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dragon has long occupied East Asian painting, textiles, metalwork and decorative art, associated with elemental force, transformation, rain, water, power and good fortune; on a sukajan its long body follows the garment around shoulders, sleeves and back, here suggesting concentrated energy rather than uncontrolled violence. The all-over placement recalls the compositional logic of Japanese full-body tattooing, large central imagery on the back, mirrored guardians at the chest, secondary sections down the arms, so the garment reads almost like an embroidered bodysuit. Its black, silver and bruised-plum palette carries the cinematic atmosphere collectors associate with yakuza-style and irezumi-inspired fashion, neo-noir outerwear and underground Tokyo style; these terms describe a visual language only, and the jacket is a Japanese fashion garment with no claimed connection to any organization. It pairs with black denim, wide charcoal, leather or dark cargo trousers, plain black or white T-shirts, turtlenecks, combat or engineer boots, high-top sneakers, silver jewelry, minimal Japanese designer clothing, and neo-noir or visual-kei styling. The back stands alone as an embroidered textile composition, while on a garment form the sleeve dragons reveal the full wraparound concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanatabi Gakudan, written 花旅楽団 and loosely translated as \"Flower Journey Troupe,\" became known through its Script line for transforming traditional Japanese motifs into elaborate contemporary sukajan; its maker describes concentrating on wagara sukajan since its founding, with more than 150 jacket designs and a reputation for intricate embroidery, discharge printing and motifs that cross garment seams. This is a contemporary archive sukajan rather than an original postwar souvenir jacket: the design belongs to the modern Script catalogue and has appeared in later archives and revival selections, its computerized embroidery placing it in twenty-first-century Japanese fashion. The scarce XL size, restrained black-and-silver palette and unusually complete embroidery coverage make it particularly attractive to collectors seeking something darker and more mature than standard novelty sukajan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hanatabi Gakudan, Script line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 巻龍, Maki-Ryū (Coiling Dragon \/ Wrapped Dragon); measurements align with the published SSJ-017 XL reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contemporary archive production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rayon satin and rayon jacquard; embroidery thread; rib-knit trim; metal zipper; woven pocket fabric; reinforcement beneath major embroidered areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, charcoal, muted plum and antique silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL (tag; the dimensions note reads L-XL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximate, flat: chest width, armpit to armpit, 61 cm \/ 24.0 in · Chest circumference approx. 122 cm \/ 48.0 in · Body length 64 cm \/ 25.2 in · Sleeve, center back neck to cuff, 91 cm \/ 35.8 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reversible; raglan sleeves; full-length reversible metal zipper; angled welt pockets with contrasting trim on both faces; striped rib-knit collar, cuffs and waistband; embroidery on front, sleeves and back, crossing multiple panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unisex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent pre-owned condition with limited visible evidence of wear: lightly used, with embroidery in good condition and no damage that interferes with wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural folding and storage creases in the rayon; light rippling or puckering around densely embroidered sections, a normal result of heavy embroidery on a fluid woven surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor surface variation from the reflective satin and subtle tonal variation between satin panels; occasional fine or raised embroidery fibers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle wear around the rib-knit edges and light handling wear around the zipper and pocket openings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dragon embroidery remains vivid, dense and substantially complete; zipper, pockets, reversible construction and ribbed trim are present. No major tear, large stain or significant missing embroidery is apparent in the photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFit and Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket combines the traditional sukajan broad chest, raglan shoulders and comparatively compact body length. It may wear relaxed on many Western medium frames, regular to slightly fitted on many Western large frames and compact on some Western XL frames; actual measurements should take precedence over the tagged conversion. Handle it as a textile artwork rather than machine-wash outerwear, with professional specialist cleaning when necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese documentation accompanying the jacket identifies it as a Hanatabi Gakudan Script reversible dragon sukajan in black and silver, size XL, rayon, with very limited signs of use, recording 61 cm chest, 64 cm length and 91 cm sleeve. The sleeve is slightly longer than the general maker reference for the SSJ-017 XL. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked 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 \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-iconic-sukajan-souvenir-tour-jacket\"\u003eSukajan Souvenir Jackets\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-casual-amekaji-and-wagara-fashion\"\u003eAmekaji \u0026amp; Wagara Fashion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/script-hanatabi-gakudan-twin-dragon-reversible-sukajan-blue\"\u003eHanatabi Gakudan blue and gold twin-dragon sukajan\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rare-deadstock-hanatabi-gakudan-script-dragon-sukajan-jacket\"\u003eHanatabi Gakudan black dragon sukajan\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hanatabi-gakudan-sakura-dokuro-skull-embroidered-reversible\"\u003eHanatabi Gakudan sakura and skull sukajan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eYokosuka Archive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particular size, motif or decade in mind? 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