Videos tagged with Oriental Collections

This video showcases three Sikh artifacts—a Quoit turban, a shield, and a helmet—rendered in stunning 3D by the Royal Armouries in collaboration with The Sikh Museum Initiative. The video features Natasha Bennett (Curator of Oriental Collections), Gurinder Singh Mann (historian and Director of The Sikh Museum Initiative), and Taran Singh (3D expert and designer). They discuss the history, cultural significance, and the advanced 3D scanning process used to make these objects accessible to a wider audience in a virtual museum. The presentation highlights cutting-edge techniques in digitizing historical arms and armour.

This video features Natasha Bennet, Curator of Oriental Collections at the Royal Armouries, showcasing exemplary pieces of Indian arms and armour from their museum stores. These objects are being selected for an upcoming seminar on the subject. The seminar will allow delegates to handle the items and learn about their historical, cultural, and religious significance.