It is possible to order, not limited to Japanese style crests.
About Family Crest in Japan
Emblems/Crests are used to decorate and identify an individual, a family or an organization. Especially, family crest is called Kamon (家紋).
There are four kinds of family crests, representative crest(代表紋、表紋）, family crest(in the narrow sense. 定紋、本紋、正紋) , sub-crest(替紋、副紋、裏紋、別紋、控紋) and female crest(女紋). A clan has one representative crest and a family has one family crest in the narrow sense. There are many families that do not have sub-crest, but some have one or several. Female crest is inherited in the female line, but it is a custom found in some areas of western Japan, and with this, the family is regarded as a considerable old house.
We can change or transfer crests and personal crests’s design anytime as you like (Except to Imperial Crest), without having to register them.
Japanese people decorate their crests in their foreheads, decorate them in a room, carve them in a tombstone or make a pattern of kimonos, some of them being worn as badges or accessories.
Some Organizations have emblems, some enterprises’ emblems comes from family crests of their founders(Example Mitsubishi). Shrines and temples also have each emblem. The emblem of the government comes from imperial sub-crests.
Your Original Family Crest in Japanese Style Design Service
We will design your original family crest in Japanese style.
Framed Family Crest
It is possible to order, not limited to Japanese style crests.
Your Family Crest Badge and Accessories
It is possible to order, not limited to Japanese style crests.
Badges
Tie-Pins and Cuff bottons
Neck-Tie
Kimono with your Family Crest
It is possible to order, not limited to Japanese style crests.
For mens
Sokutai(束帯)
Sokutai is the most formal Kimono, mostly for emperors, imperial family and aristocrats.
Attention: Sokutai is WITHOUT CREST.
Ikan(衣冠)
Sokutai is the 2nd formal Kimono, mostly for imperial family, staff of the Imperial Household Agency and Shinto priests from .
Attention: Ikan is WITHOUT CREST.
Noshi(直衣)
Noshi was casual wear for Emperors, imperial family and aristocrats from the Heian period to the Edo period.
Kariginu(狩衣)
Kariginu was sports and casual wear for aristocrats from the Heian period to the Edo period, and after the Meiji era, is working wear for Shinto priests.
Kamishimo(裃)
Kamishimo was traditional Samurai’s formal wear from the Kamakura period to the Edo period.
Kuro(Black)-Haori and Hakama with 5 Crests(黒紋付き羽織袴)
Kuro Mon-tsuki Haori Hakama is the most formal Kimono for common people from the Edo period.
Iro(Not Black)-Haori and Hakama with 3 or 5 Crests(色紋付き羽織袴)
Iro Mon-tsukiHaori Hakama with 5 Crests is the most formal (one with 3 Crests is the 2nd formal) Kimono for common people from the Edo period.
For Ladies
Junihitoe（十二単）
Jūnihitoe (十二単) is an extremely elegant and highly complex kimono that was only worn by Japanese court-ladies. The jūnihitoe consist of various layers which are silk garments, with the innermost garment being made of white silk. The total weight of the jūnihitoe could add up to 20 kilograms. An important accessory was an elaborate fan, which could be tied together by a rope when folded. Today, the jūnihitoe can only be seen in museums, movies, costume demonstrations, tourist attractions or at certain festivals. These robes are one of the most expensive items of Japanese clothing. Only the Imperial Household still officially uses them at some important functions.
Kuro-Tomesode with 5 Crests(黒留袖, Black)
Kurotomesode (黒留袖) is a black kimono patterned only below the waistline. They are the most formal kimono for married women. They are often worn by the mothers of the bride and groom at weddings. Kurotomesode usually have five kamon printed on the sleeves, chest and back of the kimono.
Iro-Tomesode with 1 or 3 or 5 Crests(色留袖, Not Black）
Irotomesode (色留袖) is single-color kimono, patterned only below the waistline. Irotomesode with five family crests are the same as formal as kurotomesode, and are worn by married and unmarried women, usually close relatives of the bride and groom at weddings and a medal ceremony at the royal court. An irotomesode may have three or one kamon. Those use as a semi-formal kimono at a party and conferment.
The one with 5 crests is the most formal, the one with 3 crests is the 2nd formal and another with 1 crest is the 3rd formal.
Furisode with 5 crests(振袖)
Furisode is the most formal Kimono and it is worn very wel at a coming of age ceremony.
Iro-muji 1 or 3 or 5 crests(色無地)
Iromuji (色無地) are colored kimono that may be worn by married and unmarried women. They are mainly worn to tea ceremonies. The dyed silk may be figured (rinzu, similar to jacquard), but has no differently colored patterns. It comes from the word “muji” which means plain or solid and “iro” which means color.
The one with 5 crests is the most formal, the one with 3 crests is the 2nd formal and another with 1 crest is the 3rd formal.
Homongi with 0 or 1 or 3 crests(訪問着, For Visit)
Hōmongi (訪問着) literally translates as visiting wear. Characterized by patterns that flow over the shoulders, seams and sleeves,hōmongi rank slightly higher than their close relative, the tsukesage. Hōmongi may be worn by both married and unmarried women; often friends of the bride will wear hōmongi at weddings (except relatives) and receptions. They may also be worn to formal parties. Pongee Hōmongi were made to promote kimono after WWII. Since Pongee Hōmongi are made from Pongee, they are considered casual wear.
The one with 3 crests is the 2nd formal and another with 0 or 1 crest is the 3rd formal.
Kosode(小袖)
Kosode is a casual kimono
Tsumugi(紬)
Tsumugi is a casual kimono
Yukata(浴衣)
Yukata is a casual kimono for summer and it is very popular.
Goods
It is possible to order, not limited to Japanese style crests.