Japanese Design Motifs by Matsuya Company

Author:Matsuya Company [Company, Matsuya]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780486155302
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 2012-10-10T16:00:00+00:00

Currently all kinds of badges for corporations and organizations, trademarks and city symbols are fast developing. The family crests are still being used on formal kimonos and haori (short coats) for men, women and even for children. However, the family crests seem to be losing their significance as symbols of the family names.

FUMIE ADACHI

FOREWORD TO THE ORIGINAL EDITION

The family crest is an ornamental emblem used by each Japanese family on the costumes worn on formal occasions. It may be difficult for foreigners to understand the true significance of this custom. Their clothes and ours are entirely different, and the family crest is a natural product of the elegant way of Japanese living.

Over the centuries many new crests have been added while many variations have developed from the old ones. Consequently, the existing books on this subject seem to be unsatisfactory. The compiler of this book has spent many years in trying to collect all of the existing family crests and in doing research in order to avoid errors. He will be happy if those who are engaged in this fascinating business will find this book interesting and helpful.

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