A fusion of Japanese traditions: a collaboration product with the world cultural heritage site “Kyoto Ninnaji Temple”

world cultural heritage
Kyoto Ninnaji Temple
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BROOKLYN MUSEUM

｜ABOUT
Ninna-ji Temple, which boasts a history of more than 1,200 years, has overcome repeated wars and fires, and its history of reconstruction symbolizes an indomitable spirit.As the chief priest was a member of the imperial family, court culture has taken root, and the temple exudes formal elegance. A collaboration between BROOKLYN MUSEUM and the traditional and historic Ninna-ji Temple, which symbolizes the Japanese spirit of "strength" and "softness," has been realized.

"Touch the History - With the passing of time"Based on the theme, there are 6 types of products in total, a lineup that combines BROOKLYN MUSEUM's leather products whose value deepens with the passage of time and the history and tradition of Ninnaji Temple over 1,200 years. We will be selling sacoches and offering coin cases that are perfect for visiting shrines, as well as ``amulet'' and ``goshuin'' covers that symbolize the graceful and gentle ``Yamato spirit'' that the Japanese have cherished since ancient times. We inherit Japanese culture by integrating the thoughts and traditions that the Japanese have cherished into our products.

The products are made with ``persimmon tanning'' and ``Yamato'' leather, which are packed with Japanese technology.

Using a traditional Japanese dyeing technique, persimmon tannin produces a wood-grain-like appearance on the leather, and is also known as ``sun dyeing.'' Skilled craftsmen in Wakayama apply persimmon tannin liquid, which uses only plant-derived ingredients, to each piece by hand with a brush.

Persimmon tangy dyed

Yamato is BROOKLYN MUSEUM's original leather. Everything from raising the cows to processing the raw hides into leather to the final process of making them into products is handled by Japan's outstanding craftsmen.In order to preserve the texture of the Wagyu beef, it is tanned and dyed using a processing method called ``honzome,'' and the final coloring is carefully hand-dyed one by one.

yamato green

Furthermore, performing ``Tsuki'', which is rarely practiced these days, is also an important key to talking about Yamato. In order to adjust the texture, the surface is smoothed several times with a hem remover, making the leather even more beautiful and elegant, achieving a clear yet deep aging effect. It is a product that you can enjoy as the color gradually deepens and deepens as you wear it for years, while also valuing the thoughts of the user.

Yamato Bordeaux

｜PRODUCT​

・BROOKLYN MUSEUM × NINNAJI Goshuin cover
Size: M (H175mm x W125mm),
L (H190mm x W135mm)
Color: Persimmon Shibu, Bordeaux, Green
Price: M 9,350 yen (tax included), L 9,900 yen (tax included)

・BROOKLYN MUSEUM × NINNAJI amulet cover
Type: Crochet type, chain type
Size: Crochette type (H90mm x W67mm x string length 740mm), chain type (H90mm x W55mm x chain length 240mm)
Color: Persimmon Shibu, Bordeaux, Green
Price: Crochette type 5,500 yen (tax included),
Chain type 4,400 yen (tax included)

・BROOKLYN MUSEUM × NINNAJI worship multi-sacoche
Size: H240mm x W220mm x string length 1120mm
Color: Persimmon Shibu, Bordeaux, Green
Price: 13,200 yen (tax included)

・BROOKLYN MUSEUM × NINNAJI offering money multi case
Size: H70mm x W115mm
Color: black, taupe, gene blue, lemon, mauve pink, orange
Price: 15,400 yen (tax included)
*Scheduled to be sold only at Sogo Yokohama store (Sales period: 11/18-11/24)

BROOKLYN MUSEUM × NINNAJI
collaboration product
Released on October 24, 2025


Ninnaji Temple souvenir shop
Ninnaji Temple Official online store
*Scheduled to be released sequentially

BROOKLYN MUSEUM Aoyama Main Store
BROOKLYN MUSEUM Official site


Location: Sogo Yokohama store basement 1st floor = clothing and accessories section
Period: November 18th to November 24th, 2025


A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the development of Japanese culture.
Promoting the inheritance of traditional Japanese techniques
We will donate to local governments, etc.

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