Japanese Kamon “Mondokoro” Crests Group B

A GRANITE BAY DESIGN MICROSITE Japanese Historic Family Crests for Granite Bay Graphic Design Microsite Website JAPANESE FAMILY CRESTS

Derived from ancient textile patterns, the “Mon” is used on everything that belongs to the family, including their clothing.  They are woven or embroidered on each garment in five places: on each sleeve, on each breast, and at the back of the neck. They are only omitted from wedding robes, mourning robes and hair-kiri garments.

“Mondokoro” or “Mon” Japanese Crests on Granite Bay Graphic Design

Ivy

Bamboo

Wysteria

Pine Branches

Pine Tree

Iris