Nautical history
& modern design

Create your own custom private signal,
house flag or battle flag.

Create Your Flag

Nautical history
& modern design

Create your own custom private signal, house flag or battle flag.

Create Your Flag

Handmade flags that endure

WIND and THREAD is a design consultancy and production company that will help you create your own custom private signal, house flag or battle flag. Our goal is to help you be a part of nautical history and tradition.

We consult with you to develop ideas and create a functional piece of art that symbolizes your uniqueness. Whether our flags adorn your library wall, flagpole or masthead, we are confident they will be enjoyed for years to come.

Welcome

Process

Blue flags with two white stars and an orange design.

Let us take you through the process of designing a private signal, or house flag with us! We create fully bespoke, unique designs informed by your input and characteristics!

Registry

Books of the Register of American Yachts.

Reviving the registry of private signals of yachtsmen, we catalogue the signals that we have created with our clients, and produce similar catalogues for Yacht Clubs and their members. We want to include you in this effort to preserve nautical history.

Club Programming

An old Pirate Flag with the skull and crossbones on an old brown canvas flag.

We work with clubs all over the country to bring programming, education, workshops, and archive projects to your members. Let’s talk about how Wind and Thread can work with your club to enrich your member programming.

Your Account

A collection of flags.

Want to design or order a new private signal, join the Private Signal Registry, or buy some gear? Sign up or sign in here to access your account, and start the design process or reorder your flags for the season!

Ready to get started designing your signal flag?