{"product_id":"shishi-guardian-lion-reversible-velvet-sukajan-embroidered","title":"Shishi Guardian Lion Reversible Velvet Sukajan, Embroidered Yokosuka Souvenir Jacket, Size M","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Yokosuka \u0026amp; Amekaji\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eThe shishi, guardian lion of Japanese shrine gates and star of the festival lion dance, is embroidered here on a reversible velvet sukajan. Fierce yet auspicious, it makes a protective emblem to wear, in manufacturer's size M.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShishi stand in pairs at temple and shrine gates to ward off evil, and the shishimai lion dance brings their protective energy into the streets at New Year and festivals. As an embroidered motif it unites ferocity with good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sukajan, or Yokosuka jumper, began in postwar Japan as an embroidered satin souvenir jacket made for American servicemen stationed around the Yokosuka naval base, and has since become one of the defining hybrid garments of Japanese fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velvet; embroidery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reversible bomber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e M (manufacturer's tag)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Per the photographed measuring guide: A 65 cm · B 48 cm · C 80 cm · D 50 cm · E 42 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shishi guardian lion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographs form the condition record for this example; no written condition notes accompany it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer's tag reads M. 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.\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\/junk-star-skull-monk-sukajan-jacket-xs-gothic-embroidery\"\u003eJUNK STAR skull monk cross sukajan\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/japanese-dragon-phoenix-embroidered-reversible-velvet\"\u003eDragon and phoenix reversible velvet sukajan\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vintage-velvet-white-dragon-sukajan-jacket-tokyo-japan\"\u003eMidnight velvet white dragon 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? Postwar souvenir jackets and heritage amekaji surface in Japan one at a time. Name the maker, the embroidery and the chest measurement, and the Hunting Salon™ watches for it on your behalf. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eRequest a jacket search →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: shishi lion sukajan · japanese lion embroidered jacket · shishimai souvenir jacket · reversible velvet sukajan m · guardian lion bomber · komainu jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46727185170725,"sku":"ina112","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/its112_15of37.jpg?v=1694702673","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/shishi-guardian-lion-reversible-velvet-sukajan-embroidered","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}