Amazing example of a souvenier jacket, or suakajan, which were first made post WW2 in Japan. This one is from after the Korean war, (mid 1950's), and was brought to Ohio as a souvenir by an American soldier. This jacket has a double-sided metal zipper and is fully reversable. The green and yellow side features tigers heads on the front chest and a map of Korea showing the 38th parallel, majour Korean cities, a dragon, and tiger. The reverse side is a rich blue with pink accents, having snow capped mountains with pink trees in the foreground on either side of the chest. The back of the blue side shows a scene of two men and a horse with buildings in the background. I have not been able to find this motif on other sukajans of this era/style.

Measurements:

Bust - 48"

Waist - 32" - 38"

Bicep - 20"

Wrist Opening - 8" - 10"

Sleeve Length - 24"

Length (Shoulder to Hem) - 25"

Flaws:

Blue Side - Fade mark to back neck of jacket. Shown in photos.

Green Side - Loose threads from quilting on shouders as well as shoulder fade, photographed.

Overall jacket presents very well, but please keep issues in mind.

If you have any questions about these flaws or need additional photos of anything, do not hesitate to ask!

This item is sold from a vintage boutique in Dayton, Ohio.