{"product_id":"vintage-reversible-souvenir-jacket-dragon-and-tiger-black-and-magenta-satin-size-m","title":"Vintage Reversible Souvenir Jacket, Dragon and Tiger, Black and Magenta Satin, Size M","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA reversible satin souvenir jacket in the swirling dragon-head manner of the 1940s: black on one face, magenta on the other, each worked with a great beast in embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne side is black satin, carrying a coiled dragon across the back and two dragon heads on the chest. Turn it and the face is magenta, with a tiger striding across the back and cherry-blossom motifs set above patch pockets. The cut is raglan, the sleeves are finished with double piping, and the body is padded for warmth. A butterfly-pattern zip closes the front. Fine stitching of this kind is associated with the post-war souvenir workshops, and the maker's own stitching suggests the 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 52 cm (20.5 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody width: 57 cm (22.4 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve: raglan construction, not measured separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: padded, satin, double sleeve piping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: butterfly-pattern zip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrade \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/japanese-condition-ranks-explained\"\u003eB\u003c\/a\u003e. Small moth holes at the neck rib, light soiling to the piping, fold creases, and some fraying and skipped stitches in the embroidery. There are no tears, and the padding is intact. Honest signs of age, in keeping with a jacket of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is examined by hand in Tokyo before it is offered. Embroidery, zip and construction are consistent with the period described. Store flat or on a broad hanger, away from damp, and have it cleaned only by a specialist in vintage garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipped from Japan, insured and tracked, by EMS or an equivalent express service, arranged by our Tokyo, Japan concierge team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-closing\"\u003eTwo dragons' worth of patience, and a tiger besides: a jacket that rewards being turned inside out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eSeeking another\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us what you are looking for through the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hunting-salon\"\u003eHunting Salon™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54480151052581,"sku":"JP-CL-M57276099760","price":5410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/c01.jpg?v=1794563971","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/products\/vintage-reversible-souvenir-jacket-dragon-and-tiger-black-and-magenta-satin-size-m","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}