🏷️ Nanbu Clan Mon T-Shirt – Twin Cranes of the Northern Daimyō Legacy
🛡️ Design Description
This t-shirt proudly showcases the kamon of the Nanbu clan (南部氏), featuring two elegant cranes facing each other – a design known as 向かい立ち鶴 (Mukaitachi-zuru). Encased in a bold circle, the motif symbolizes longevity, loyalty, and peace, reflecting the noble spirit of the Nanbu samurai who ruled Japan’s northern territories for centuries.
このTシャツは、南部氏の家紋「向かい立ち鶴」をあしらったデザインです。円の中で向かい合う二羽の鶴は、長寿・忠義・平和を象徴し、長きにわたり北国を治めた南部武士の気高さを表現しています。
🎁 About This Design (Perfect as a Gift)
Ideal for anyone with heritage linked to Japan’s northern Tōhoku region or for lovers of samurai tradition and elegance. A gift with refined meaning and deep historical roots.
東北地方や南部家に縁のある方、または日本の侍文化を愛する方への贈り物にぴったりです。洗練された美と歴史を感じさせる一枚です。
🏯 Cultural Note
The Nanbu clan (南部氏) originated from Kai Province but rose to prominence in northern Japan, ruling the Morioka Domain in Mutsu Province. Known for their resilience in harsh northern climates and loyalty to the Tokugawa shogunate, they maintained stability in Tōhoku during the Edo period.
A notable figure, Nanbu Toshinao (南部利直), was a respected early Edo daimyō who contributed to the infrastructure and prosperity of Morioka. The clan fought in major conflicts like the Battle of Sekigahara (1600) on the Tokugawa side and later played a role in the Boshin War (1868–1869), supporting the shogunate during its final days.
The Mukaitachi-zuru crest is strongly associated with the Nanbu family, though crane motifs (tsuru mon) were also used by other clans in varied forms. This facing-crane design, however, is distinctive to Nanbu's official heraldry.
南部氏は甲斐国出身で、のちに陸奥国盛岡藩を治めた有力な大名家です。厳しい北国の気候の中で徳川幕府に忠誠を尽くし、江戸時代を通して東北地方の安定に貢献しました。
著名な南部利直は、盛岡の基盤整備と経済発展に寄与した名君として知られています。南部氏は関ヶ原の戦いや幕末の戊辰戦争にも関わり、常に幕府側に立ち続けました。
鶴紋は他の家でも用いられましたが、この「向かい立ち鶴」は南部氏の公式な家紋として特に有名です。
✴️ Features
• 🕊️ Kamon: Mukaitachi-zuru – Two cranes facing each other
• 👕 Bella+Canvas 3001 Premium Fit
• ☁️ 100% combed ringspun cotton
• ⚔️ Inspired by the Edo period daimyō of Tōhoku
• 🎁 Perfect for samurai heritage lovers and crane symbolism fans
More details
- Solid colors are 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton
- Ash color is 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
- Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
- Athletic and Black Heather are 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
- Heather Prism colors are 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
EU GPSR Product Information:
- Manufacturer contact information
- Name: Budo Gang
- Email: contact@support.budogang.com
- Postal address: PO Box 5696 Santa Monica, CA 90405
- Additional information: This product is made for adults. Meets the lead and phthalates level requirements. 2 year warranty in EEA and UK
Size & Fit
Quality Guarantee & Returns
- Quality is guaranteed. If there is a print error or visible quality issue, we'll replace or refund it.
- Because the products are made to order, we do not accept general returns or sizing-related returns.
🏷️ Nanbu Clan Mon T-Shirt – Twin Cranes of the Northern Daimyō Legacy Size Guide
| Size label | Length | Width |
|---|---|---|
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XS
|
27
|
16 1/2
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|
S
|
28
|
18
|
|
M
|
29
|
20
|
|
L
|
30
|
22
|
|
XL
|
31
|
24
|
|
2XL
|
32
|
26
|
|
3XL
|
33
|
28
|
|
4XL
|
34
|
30
|
|
5XL
|
35
|
32
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