Guaranteed authentic Hermes Kachinas Cashmere and Silk scarf by Kermit Oliver.
This iconic collectible depicts ritual dolls given to Hopi children.
With their peace loving nature, they are on good terms with the spirits.
From the mischievous to the beneficial, and ancestors they personify with masks in religious ceremonies.
The dolls are painted in bright colors steeped in symbolism to introduce the children to ancestral worship.
Colour way of various hues of Pink, with a center of soft seafoam, this beautiful Hermes shawl is perfect for year round wear.
Signature hand rolled edge.
NEW or NEVER WORN
final sale
SCARF MEASURES:
140cm
CONDITION:
NEW or NEVER WORN
TIDS ‘n BITS:
The Hermes scarf, also called “le carre” (the square), debuted in 1937 exactly 100 years after the company was founded by Thierry Hermès. Since then each scarf has told a story in elaborate intricate designs from the whimsical to the harmonious. Hermes scarves evoke emotions from the equestrian to the universe and has been loved through the decades by a myriad of women throughout the world and are coveted and collected.
In 1987, with the creation of L’Annee du Feu D’Artifice, Hermes began to create a theme each year. Over 2000 designs have been created and takes two years to make from inception. Each scarf has about 30 colours and has to be individually screened.
Along with limited editions and reprints of older designs in new colours, two collections of silk scarves and two collections of cashmere/silk blend scarves consisting of nine prints each are released every year.
Since Hermes scarves are so beautifully designed, often times they are framed and used as coveted artwork on walls.
The Hermes Scarf Creation Process
The scarves average as many as 27 colours.
Each design is created by hand-design and then brought to the screen printing process.
The artist’s design is then broken down by Hermes engravers to unique films – one for each colour. As many as 47 films may be created for a single scarf.
During this time Brazilian silk is imported to France where the raw silk is woven – a process that can take up to three months.
Pigments are mixed and boiled to create perfect colours, and then the screens are applied to the silk which is stretched over the printing table.
Each screen applies new colour and pattern. When dry they are steamed to set them in place.
Finally the silk is cut into squares and seamstresses hand roll and sew the edges with silk thread that creates the signature edging of an Hermes scarf.
An Hermes scarf can take 18 months to create, and they are loved an collected with appreciation for the expert and attention detail that goes into each one.
Let mightychic know which is your most favorite!
