It has been common practice to return Japanese armour to Japan for complete restoration. This case history describes in detail the original textile components of a rare seventeenth-century armour which has not received such treatment. A decision was made to conserve it for further display with minimum remedial intervention whilst retaining the appearance of traditional display. The application of stitched supports for the degraded braids and fabrics weighed down by the lacquered metal components is given in detail. The means by which a traditional wooden support stand can be adapted to provide additional necessary support is described step-by-step.
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