Tailor Toyo Late 1950's Style Velveteen Souvenir Jacket Polar Bear x Alaska Map Clay Black tea-core

Black tea-core

Cut from 100% cotton chamois in Japan

while a single large deep waist pocket on the right of the jacket

Two-tiered patch pockets at the waist provide generous storage

Tailor Toyo Late 1950's Style Velveteen Souvenir Jacket Polar Bear x Alaska Map Clay Black tea-coreThe roots of the Souvenir Jacket, or Sukajan in Japanese, can be traced back to American soldiers stationed in the Pacific following the end of World War II. During the post war occupation, American troops began using traditional Japanese designs and hand stitching them into the backs of their jackets to commemorate their time in Japan Popular designs included Japanese (and Chinese) style dragons, cherry blossoms and trees Some would also opt for