Tailor Toyo Late 1950's Style Velveteen Souvenir Jacket Polar Bear x Alaska Map Size:X-Large Woven on 1930's shuttle looms

Woven on 1930's shuttle looms

straight fit & a comfortable high rise

Inspired by 1927 photograph of famous Architect

1" across the chest and around 2" in the sleeve

which gained popularity amongst world renowned Photojournalists capturing world events like the Vietnam war

Tailor Toyo Late 1950's Style Velveteen Souvenir Jacket Polar Bear x Alaska Map Size:X-Large Woven on 1930's shuttle loomsThe 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