Tiger and Eagle Embroidered Japanese Sukajan, Souvenir Bomber Jacket, Manufacturer Size M / L

A Japanese souvenir bomber that pairs two of the sukajan tradition's defining emblems, the tiger and the eagle, in embroidery. Offered in manufacturer size M / L with full flat measurements, it is a straightforward, wearable example of the Yokosuka jacket form.

The Piece

This example carries tiger and eagle embroidery on a bomber-style souvenir jacket, the garment known in Japan as the sukajan. The tiger, long an emblem of courage and strength, and the eagle, a motif associated with the American servicemen who commissioned the first embroidered souvenir jackets around Yokosuka after the Second World War, remain among the genre's most classic subjects.

Details

• Motifs: Tiger and eagle embroidery
• Size: M / L (manufacturer's size)
• Measurements: Height 64 cm · Width 61 cm · Arm length, top 76 cm · Arm length, bottom 55 cm (approximate)
• Fit reference: Model height 164 cm, weight 52

Condition

Condition is documented in the photographs.

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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