Kōrin Kimono Restoration Project (Ogata Kōrin): Protecting and Passing down our cultural heritage

The Important Cultural Propert, Robe (Kosode) with Autumn Flowers (commonly known as the Kōrin Kimono) was successfully restored through the Kōrin Kimono Restoration Project thanks to the generous donations of the general public and our corporate sponsors.　
Tokyo National Museum (TNM) and the National Center for the Promotion of Cultural Properties (CPCP) launched a project to restore the garment using donations solicited from the public.
Between January 2020 and December 2021, we solicited donations from a variety of sources, including our website, a donation box within the museum, and corporate sponsors. We surpassed our initial target of 15 million yen to raise a total of 16,451,470 yen. We would like to thank everyone whose warm support and cooperation made this project possible.
This video introduces the Kōrin Kimono restoration process and some highlights of the restored garment. It features rarely-shown scenes from the actual restoration process, from disassembly and reinforcement work to the sewing and reassembly stages. We hope you enjoy it.
Cultural properties are easily affected by environmental changes, with period restoration work needed to ensure they remain in a good condition. Amid difficult financial conditions, though, restoration budgets are limited and many cultural properties are still awaiting restoration work. We look forward to receiving your ongoing support for our efforts to ensure our precious cultural heritage can be passed down to future generations.
Presenter: Yuzuruha Oyama (Head of the Curatorial Research Department, Tokyo National Museum)