PingMag - The Tokyo-based magazine about “Design and Making Things” » Archive » Joyous Kamon: Japanese Animal Crests
Guess how many kamon, family crests, exist in Japan! Well, there are about 20,000 with each one of them having a rich historical background. Impressive! So, kamon with a hollyhock, chrysanthemum, star or moon design are just beginning: For today, PingMag introduces you to the genki world of Japanese kamon with tons of fabulous animal symbols.
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