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Sashimono are traditional war banners worn by both ashigaru and samurai, designed to display a Daimyo or samurai clan’s mon (symbol) and unit details on the battlefield. Typically attached to the back of a warrior via a gattari and machi-uke bracket system and supported by a dake-no-koto (bamboo banner pole), these banners allowed warriors to be easily identified by their clan affiliations while marching or in combat. Elite warriors even featured their own personal designs on their banners.
Iron Mountain Armory offers a range of custom options to make your sashimono uniquely yours. Our banners are handcrafted from asa (hemp linen) and are available in three standard sizes:
You can choose from various linen colors and mon options, including a standard clan mon or your own custom design. We offer two printing options for your design: a traditional screen printing method, which allows the ink to absorb into the fabric for a lasting finish (though natural ink bleeding may occur), or a modern vinyl heat transfer that offers a more vibrant contrast. For those desiring a more pronounced display, we also provide the option for double-sided printing—please note that this may require extra material to prevent shadowing or bleed-through on the reverse side.
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Please allow our artisans at least 1 to 2 weeks for processing and handcrafting your custom sashimono. Note that this item is shipped separately from accessories like the dake-no-koto, ukezutsu, or hatadai, which are available for an additional cost.
| For more information, please review our Order Options Explained, Glossary Terms or FAQ Pages. You can also Contact Us directly. We are always happy to be of service. |
Reference: Wikipedia / Handbook to Life in Medieval and Early Modern Japan – By William E. Deal / The Samurai Armour Glossary – by Ian Bottomley & David Thatcher
Sashimono are traditional war banners worn by both ashigaru and samurai, designed to display a Daimyo or samurai clan’s mon (symbol) and unit details on the battlefield. Typically attached to the back of a warrior via a gattari and machi-uke bracket system and supported by a dake-no-koto (bamboo banner pole), these banners allowed warriors to be easily identified by their clan affiliations while marching or in combat. Elite warriors even featured their own personal designs on their banners.
Iron Mountain Armory offers a range of custom options to make your sashimono uniquely yours. Our banners are handcrafted from asa (hemp linen) and are available in three standard sizes:
You can choose from various linen colors and mon options, including a standard clan mon or your own custom design. We offer two printing options for your design: a traditional screen printing method, which allows the ink to absorb into the fabric for a lasting finish (though natural ink bleeding may occur), or a modern vinyl heat transfer that offers a more vibrant contrast. For those desiring a more pronounced display, we also provide the option for double-sided printing—please note that this may require extra material to prevent shadowing or bleed-through on the reverse side.
Important Ordering Information:
Key Features & Benefits:
Shipping Information:
Please allow our artisans at least 1 to 2 weeks for processing and handcrafting your custom sashimono. Note that this item is shipped separately from accessories like the dake-no-koto, ukezutsu, or hatadai, which are available for an additional cost.
| For more information, please review our Order Options Explained, Glossary Terms or FAQ Pages. You can also Contact Us directly. We are always happy to be of service. |
Reference: Wikipedia / Handbook to Life in Medieval and Early Modern Japan – By William E. Deal / The Samurai Armour Glossary – by Ian Bottomley & David Thatcher
| Weight | 0.35 kg |
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| Dimensions | 5 × 20 × 20 cm |
| Gift Card Value | IMA Shipping 1 |
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Really appreciate the customer service. I ordered a custom sashimono and got a mock-up in no time. Looks good with the armour.
My Shashimonos looked different than advertised regarding the colour and the stripes which were sewed on instead of printed which is kinda ok but supposed to be mentioned on the website.
Whats not ok at all is the quality. There are hairs stuck in the print as if the emblem was printed on the fabric with hairs underneath (thick black hairs). Also there are several redish stains on the white one I ordered. The print quality on the blue one is very low as well and does not look like the golden color on the white one. Would be nice if customer service would reply to my mail I sent to resolve this issue. The Price is just too high for this kind of quality.
I truly hope we were able to resolve the issues with the sashimono to your satisfaction. If there is anything else we might be able to assist you with, please let us know.
1) All items are custom and handmade and therefor will look different from the example product pictures.
2) Stripes are noted as being material and not paint, on the website when selecting the option.
3) As noted in the description “Please Read & Note BEFORE Ordering: … Dark banner with light TRADITIONAL print option may have a faded / vintage look, we recommend modern printing for a light mon on a dark banner.” This is the reason for your perceived “low quality” print in comparison to the dark print on light banner. As traditional print is painted on, there are sometimes thin, hair like, brush marks. These dissipate with use of the banner.
4) We would be very happy to answer any email you send us to resolve any issues you may have. I’ve checked our received emails and the last email we received from you was 12/20/20 which was replied to and well before we shipped your order. I am responding to your comments here just 2 1/2 hours after sending them. I will also follow up with an email. Please rest assured we are here to help you before, during and for many years after your purchase. As you can see we can not alter or delete reviews. With an average of 4.75 stars for products and services I am certain there has been some miscommunication.
Makes for one great display – at home or in the battlefield! it truly supplements one’s set of armor.