Samurai “clearly understood the functional requirements of armor,” Gabriel Barbier-Mueller, who with his wife, Ann, is the most important collector of samurai regalia outside Japan ...

Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection The Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum has one of the most expansive collections of Samurai armor outside of Japan. It has only traveled 17 times in ...

Step into the world of ancient craftsmanship as skilled artisans revive the warrior's soul through the meticulous restoration of samurai armor. The process begins with carefully dismantling each piece ...