Kamon Socks
Description: Taira Kamon Ageha Cho in Silver Foil. Ageha-cho (揚羽蝶), meaning "Swallowtail Butterfly", in silver foil texture, the kamon of Taira clan in Kamakura jidai. Cool kamon design suitable for Japanese or samurai fan, also can be given as a gift to your friends or family who use this kamon as their family crest.
Description: The Fujiwara clan (藤原), was a powerful family of regents in Japan. The clan originated when the founder, Nakatomi no Kamatari (614–669), was rewarded by Emperor Tenji with the honorific “Fujiwara”, which evolved as a surname for Kamatari and his descendants. In time, Fujiwara became known as a clan name. The Fujiwara dominated the Japanese politics of Heian period (794–1185) through the monopoly of regent positions, sesshō and kampaku.The Fujiwara were one of four great clans that dominated Japanese politics during the Heian period, the other three were the Minamoto, the Taira, and the Tachibana. This is the kamon (family crest) of the Fujiwara clan, Sagari Fuji (下り藤) or “Hanging Wisteria”. Below the crest is “Fujiwara” in kanji.
Description: The Tachibana clan (橘) was among the most powerful kuge (court nobility) families in Japan’s Nara and early Heian periods. Members of the Tachibana family often held high court posts within the Daijō-kan (Ministry of State), most frequently Sadaijin (Minister of the Left). The Tachibana were one of four great clans that dominated Japanese politics during the Heian period – the other three were the Minamoto, the Taira, and the Fujiwa. This is the kamon (family crest) of the Tachibana clan, Tachibana (橘) or “Mandarin orange/Tachibana citrus”. Below the crest is “Tachibana” in kanji.
Description: The Mori clan (毛利) was a Japanese samurai clan descended from Oe no Hiromoto, the family’s most illustrious member, Mōri Motonari, greatly expanded the clan’s power in Aki Province. They survived the Warring States period and are still active to this day. This is the kamon (family crest) of the Mori clan, “One” character and three stars, the three stars references three stars within Orion’s constellation. Below the crest is “Mori” in kanji.
Description: Fujiwara Kamon Sagari Fuji in Silver Foil. Sagari Fuji (下り藤), meaning "Dropping Wisteria", in silver foil texture, the kamon of Fujiwara clan in Heian Jidai. Cool kamon design suitable for Japanese or samurai fan, also can be given as a gift to your friends or family who use this kamon as their family crest.
Description: The Otani clan was a feudal Japanese samurai clan from Mutsu Province, the most famous head of the clan was Otani Yoshitsugu.Yoshitsugu was a loyal retainer of Hideyoshi Hashiba and Mitsunari Ishida, and was aligned with the Toyotomi clan during the Sekigahara Campaign. Yoshitsugu was killed and the clan destroyed in the 1600 Battle of Sekigahara. This is the kamon (family crest) of the Otani clan, Mukai Cho (向い蝶) or “Facing Butterflies”. Below the crest is “Otani” in kanji.
Description: Fudōshin (Japanese: 不動心) is a state of equanimity or imperturbability (literally and metaphorically, "immovable mind", "immovable heart" or "unmoving heart"). It is a philosophical or mental dimension to Japanese martial arts which contributes to the effectiveness of the advanced practitioner.
Description: Ukiyo-e of Shibata Katsuie (柴田勝家) by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, master of ukiyo-e style of Japanese woodblock prints, restored by Takeda Art. Depicting Katsuie destroying his own troops water vessel to inspire the army before battle. Behind is the kamon of 柴田 勝家 clan, with calligraphy kanji of Shibata Katsuie, signature and seal of Kuniyoshi.
Description: Yoshitsune “義経”, Minamoto no Yoshitsune, one of the greatest and the most popular warriors in the late Heian and early Kamakura periods, and also considered as one of the most famous samurai fighters in the history of Japan. Kamakura God of War “鎌倉戰神” is the praise given to Yoshitsune for his great achievement in military and bravery in battle. In the background is kamon of Minamoto clan, Sasa Rindo (笹竜胆) or “Gentiana flowers upon bamboo”.
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Description: Ukiyo-e of Morimoto Gidayu (森本義太夫), by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, master of ukiyo-e style of Japanese woodblock prints, restored by Takeda Art. Depicting Morimoto wearing full armor, gazing at the enemy arrow which has pierced his left arm. Behind is the kamon of Morimoto family, with calligraphy kanji of Morimoto Gidayu, signature and seal of Kuniyoshi.
Description: Motochika “元親”, Chosokabe Motochika “長宗我部元親”, the twentieth leader of Chosokabe clan, best known in history for conquering the entire Shikoku island with his own resources, often praised as the most capable daimyo of the entire island. The Overlord of Southern Sea (南海覇主) is referring to his success in conquering the whole Shikoku, which is also one of the Seven Circuits in Japan at the time, the Nankaido (Southern sea circuit). In the background is kamon of Chosokabe Clan, Nanatsu Katabami (七つ酢漿草) or “Seven leaf creeping woodsorrel”.
Description: The Maruni Daki Myoga (丸に抱き茗荷) kamon, meaning "Embracing Ginger Shoots in a Ring". The design features the traditional Japanese kamon, or family crest, in a beautiful gold wax seal style, perfect for those who appreciate the beauty and symbolism of traditional Japanese design and samurai culture.
Description: A crest to symbolize my life dedicated to Karate. The flower blossom when the three hearts are unified; Zanshin, the state of awareness Mushin, the state of no mind Fudoshin, the state of immovable The katanas represent the three basic weapons of karate; punches, kick & throw, in a rotating manner that we should be flexible in our ways. Each swing of the katana shall originate from the heart.
Description: The Maruni Umebachi (丸に梅鉢) kamon, meaning "Plum Bow in a Ring". The design features the traditional Japanese kamon, or family crest, in a beautiful gold wax seal style, perfect for those who appreciate the beauty and symbolism of traditional Japanese design and samurai culture.
Description: The Gosan no Kiri (五三桐) kamon, meaning "Five Three Paulownia". The design features the traditional Japanese kamon, or family crest, in a beautiful gold wax seal style, perfect for those who appreciate the beauty and symbolism of traditional Japanese design and samurai culture.
