{"product_id":"vintage-yugoslav-sheepskin-leather-jacket-visoko-1956-cold-war-period","title":"Vintage Yugoslav Sheepskin Leather Jacket Visoko 1956 Cold War Period","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eThis jacket dates to 1956, produced by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKTK Visoko\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, one of Yugoslavia’s principal leather and textile manufacturers during the post-war period. It comes from a moment when clothing was designed with clear intent, shaped by climate, material availability, and the practical demands of everyday use rather than fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eThe design is restrained and purposeful. The cut is relaxed but considered, built around raglan sleeves that allow ease of movement and a half-belt back with buckle that offers subtle adjustment without forcing structure. The silhouette is grounded and balanced, reflecting mid-century European utility design where function and longevity came first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eA defining feature is its modular construction. The jacket is fitted with a zip-out sheepskin liner and a removable shearling collar, allowing it to be configured for varying conditions. With the liner in place, it becomes a serious winter jacket built for cold climates. Without it, the jacket wears lighter and more flexible, extending its usefulness beyond deep winter. This adaptability speaks directly to post-war Yugoslav production, where versatility mattered as much as durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003eMaterials are substantial and honest. The leather outer shows natural grain and surface character developed through time rather than wear, while the shearling components remain dense and insulating. Weighing approximately 3kg, the jacket has a reassuring heft that underlines its winter-focused intent. Hardware is utilitarian and period-correct, including an RR main zip and PADOPA press studs, details consistent with Eastern European state production of the mid-1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003eThe jacket is in excellent condition for its age. The leather remains supple and structurally sound, and the sheepskin liner and collar are clean, full, and evenly retained. All elements sit as they should, and the jacket presents as a well-preserved example rather than one that has been overworked or altered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2699\"\u003eIt has been professionally cleaned and carefully conditioned, carried out with restraint to support the leather and sheepskin without altering colour, texture, or surface character. No heavy dressing or cosmetic intervention has been used. The focus throughout has been preservation rather than enhancement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"3055\"\u003eRather than a specialist or ceremonial piece, this jacket represents everyday Cold War-era production from a country operating outside the dominant power blocs. Practical, adaptable, and quietly confident, it stands today as a strong example of mid-century Yugoslav leatherwork, valued for the clarity of its intent and the integrity of its construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3075\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Identifiers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3474\"\u003e• Yugoslav leather jacket, Cold War period\u003cbr data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3121\"\u003e• Dated 1956\u003cbr data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3136\"\u003e• Manufactured by KTK Visoko\u003cbr data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3167\"\u003e• Heavy leather outer with natural grain\u003cbr data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3210\"\u003e• Zip-out sheepskin liner\u003cbr data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3238\"\u003e• Removable sheepskin collar\u003cbr data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3269\"\u003e• Raglan sleeve construction\u003cbr data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3300\"\u003e• Half-belt back with buckle\u003cbr data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3331\"\u003e• RR main zip\u003cbr data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003e• PADOPA press studs\u003cbr data-start=\"3367\" data-end=\"3370\"\u003e• Approx. 3kg in weight\u003cbr data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3396\"\u003e• Professionally cleaned and conditioned\u003cbr data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3439\"\u003e• Excellent condition for the age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3476\" data-end=\"3511\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3712\"\u003e• Chest (armpit to armpit): 24\"\u003cbr data-start=\"3543\" data-end=\"3546\"\u003e• Shoulders (seam to seam): 20\"\u003cbr data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3582\"\u003e• Raglan sleeve length (neck seam to cuff): 32.5\"\u003cbr data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3629\"\u003e• Sleeve length (underarm to cuff): 17.5\"\u003cbr data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3671\"\u003e• Back length (collar seam to hem): 32\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3842\"\u003eBest suited to a 44 chest, with a long arm length. Please compare these measurements with a similar garment for best fit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54170821067075,"sku":"EB4981","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_4106_21b46795-d044-4eac-b9d8-4f3c2af01ef2.jpg?v=1770377823","url":"https:\/\/reviverestorevintage.co.uk\/products\/vintage-yugoslav-sheepskin-leather-jacket-visoko-1956-cold-war-period","provider":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}