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Old Japanese illustration showing the construction and composition of family crests (Kamon), including compass-based division and motif placement. Scanned from a traditional Kamon design manual preserved by the artist’s family.

Old Japanese illustration showing the construction and composition of family crests (Kamon), including compass-based division and motif placement. Scanned from a traditional Kamon design manual preserved by the artist’s family.

Kamon Design Meaning: 1000-year old design masterpieces

Japanese family crests, or Kamon, are iconic symbols with deep meaning. Explore their design, history, and continued influence in art and branding.

Fuh-mi

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The kanji 尚 (Nao) written in Shin, Gyo, and So styles – showing the shift from structured to expressive brushwork.

The kanji 尚 (Nao) written in Shin, Gyo, and So styles – showing the shift from structured to expressive brushwork.

Shin-Gyo-So artistic concept

Discover Shin-Gyo-So: the Japanese art of balance, blending formal, semi-formal, and informal styles to inspire creativity across discipline

Fuh-mi

2 min read

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