What age is this origami Family Crest (Kamon) for?

About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 6 minutes.

What paper do I need?

One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “かもん” (家紋). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

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How to make an origami Family Crest (Kamon)かもんFamily Crest (Kamon)

A swirling pattern like a Japanese family crest (kamon). Four white triangles turn around like a pinwheel.

3 steps
about 6 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 5+

How to fold

白い面を上にして、4つのかどを、まん中に合わせて折る
Start with the white side up. Fold all four corners to the center.
たてと横に折りすじをつけておくと、まん中がわかります。
まん中の4つの先を、少しずらして外へ折りかえす
Fold the four tips in the middle back out, a little to one side.
どれも同じ向きにずらすと、くるりと回るもようになります。
4つのかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the four corners behind.
まるいもんの形に近づきます。
できあがり！まわりに白いわをかいたら、かもんのできあがり！いろいろな色で作って、ならべてみよう。
Finished! Draw a white ring around it, and your crest is finished! Make some in different colors and line them up.

Fun fact

家紋は、家ごとにきめられたしるしです。花や草、鳥、もようなど、たくさんの形があります。

A kamon is a symbol that belongs to a Japanese family. There are many designs, such as flowers, plants, birds and patterns.

Origami English in this model

corner角
white side白い面（裏）
crest家紋・しるし
family家族・家
patternもよう
circle円

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Family Crest (Kamon) for?: About Age 5+. It is rated “Easy” (level 2 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 6 minutes.
What paper do I need?: One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “かもん” (家紋). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.