MIURA JACKET
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Entirely crafted in Kiryu, Japan, within the workshop of the last artisan in the world specialised in traditional Sukajan jackets, the Miura Jacket embodies a rare and preserved textile heritage.
Each piece is embroidered using the authentic yokoburi technique, executed on a period embroidery machine now unique worldwide. The motifs originate from original 1950s patterns, rediscovered in a former Kiryu workshop and used exclusively by EASTWOOD STUDIO for this collection
Reversible in construction, the jacket offers two complementary narratives.
One side features a Nishijin inspired composition, where traditional Asian elements subtly dialogue with iconic Parisian monuments.
The other reveals a historical embroidery drawn directly from post war archives.
Context
Souvenir jackets emerged in post war Japan.
Commissioned by American soldiers stationed on military bases, they combined Western silhouettes with Japanese artisanal embroidery, becoming deeply personal textile keepsakes between East and West.
Created using traditional embroidery stencils known as Shishū-gata, designs were transferred by hand onto fabric before being executed with precision by the artisan.
Even when using the same pattern, no two embroideries are ever identical. The hand, tension and sensibility of the craftsman shape a singular result each time.
Today, only a few of these original matrices remain preserved.
The Miura Jacket is produced using these exclusive historical archives, granting each piece exceptional cultural depth.
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Bomber fit
Collar, cuffs, and hem finished with ribbed knit trims
Double-sided WALDES zipper closure
Sleeves and hem adjustable with button fastening
Cat’s eye buttons, an emblematic 1960s detail
Side 1
Embroidery crafted in Japan on a traditional Yokoburi machine
Quilted body
Patch pocket
Side 2
An exclusive Nishijin-inspired pattern, sublimated onto satin rayon
Arrow pocket
Every stage of the Miura Jacket is carried out in Japan:
Fabrics of Japanese origin
Designed and crafted in Kiryu
Hand embroidery executed in the world’s last Sukajan workshop
Buttons, ribbed trims, and zipper all produced in Japan
Body: 100% satin rayon.
Ribbed trims: 100% Rayon
Professional cleaning only (dry clean recommended)
Do not machine wash
Do not tumble dry
Steam at low temperature, inside out only, using a pressing cloth
Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or humidity
