Here's a format I wish they would do again, "Plumes" back by angora (yup, angora, as I was told by a knowledgeable tpf-er-can't remember who ):
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Oh, that is too fabulous! Seeing designs like this makes sad I missed out!Here's a format I wish they would do again, "Plumes" back by angora (yup, angora, as I was told by a knowledgeable tpf-er-can't remember who ):
Jahna, I had no idea about this thread! How marvelous! I haven’t read all the pages, but for colorations that seem to have become my favorites here are a few that really brighten my wardrobe and day. BTW I love those cool vintage tea sets of yours. And will post my Aladdin one soon as it is light here if not too off topic.
Noisette /Anise La Femme- by the time I started swooning over H silks this shawl was sold out in all colors and this was the last one. I am glad I nabbed it because I disvovered my love on Anise!
More Anise in EL K, which had some very cool colorations in the entire sold out run.
Going back further to Tohu Bohu, which I still cannot understand why H won’t reissue. Geez. It was supposedly the greatest selling shawl during its release. Here is Gris Acer and the Orange version. I don’t have the reference for the orange.
And now we have PdS -Samourai shawls were mostly traditional colors in the shawl issue except for this one. I have to check what blue it is.
My most interesting muted scarf colors are the one here in Metamorphoses. Saw this one the website a few years ago thinking it looked too muddy to appeal. Was I wrong. Found it at the summer H sale and snapped it up so fast. Discovered it is a super versatile and people ask me to open it out to see all the interesting faces. Must be the psychological factor in play there. I hope these are not too off topic. The thing I love most about H are colors and designs so I think we share that passion! Do we need to reference the colors?
Noisette /Anise La Femme- by the time I started swooning over H silks this shawl was sold out in all colors and this was the last one. I am glad I nabbed it because I disvovered my love on Anise!
More Anise in EL K, which had some very cool colorations in the entire sold out run.
Going back further to Tohu Bohu, which I still cannot understand why H won’t reissue. Geez. It was supposedly the greatest selling shawl during its release. Here is Gris Acer and the Orange version. I don’t have the reference for the orange.
And now we have PdS -Samourai shawls were mostly traditional colors in the shawl issue except for this one. I have to check what blue it is.
My most interesting muted scarf colors are the one here in Metamorphoses. Saw this one the website a few years ago thinking it looked too muddy to appeal. Was I wrong. Found it at the summer H sale and snapped it up so fast. Discovered it is a super versatile and people ask me to open it out to see all the interesting faces. Must be the psychological factor in play there. I hope these are not too off topic. The thing I love most about H are colors and designs so I think we share that passion! Do we need to reference the colors?
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i love this and hope to cone across one some day!Here's a format I wish they would do again, "Plumes" back by angora (yup, angora, as I was told by a knowledgeable tpf-er-can't remember who ):
A couple articles on colour. 
The information in these articles is inconsistent, best of luck sorting the wheat from the chaff. I know I am trying my best right now!
https://www.dallasnews.com/life/sty...orlds-most-coveted-square-hint-its-silk-twill
http://journalofantiques.com/features/hermes-scarves/
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.whowhatwear.com/amp/hermes-silk-scarf
https://www.afr.com/lifestyle/herms...ers-of-the-classic-silk-scarf-20180220-h0wd3f
http://system-magazine.com/issue5/bali-barret-hermes/
http://www.gedition.co/engraving-color-mixing-the-making-of-hermes-scarves/
The information in these articles is inconsistent, best of luck sorting the wheat from the chaff. I know I am trying my best right now!
https://www.dallasnews.com/life/sty...orlds-most-coveted-square-hint-its-silk-twill
http://journalofantiques.com/features/hermes-scarves/
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.whowhatwear.com/amp/hermes-silk-scarf
https://www.afr.com/lifestyle/herms...ers-of-the-classic-silk-scarf-20180220-h0wd3f
http://system-magazine.com/issue5/bali-barret-hermes/
http://www.gedition.co/engraving-color-mixing-the-making-of-hermes-scarves/
Nothing is really off-topic here! Just a paean to color, and of course, Hermès silks do that so well!! I love what you posted @lanit; the joyousness of color is always welcome in any form. I keep buying ELeK just because as soon as I think one CW is the best, another appeals to me. Do post the Alladin (tea set?) please!!
So, may I ask here to ID the colorway in this Fantasies Pittoresque carre, Houtin, 2008?
It is not as warm a red IRL as iPhone photos reflect. Brownish border, “custard” yellow waves background.
As to what drew me—yes, the rich coloration, and the picturesque, even sublime, small structures reminiscent of “follies” constructed for purely pleasurable viewing by US property owners in 19th century. I can get lost “wandering thru” these images.
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These tea sets are spectacular!Because I am an equal-opportunity color collector:
@lanit, I was not interested in this scarf until I saw it tied...on you! It is arresting, and I love the faces.
As to listing colors, where you know them please do list the actual names.
Re: @momasaurus, I only approximate colors, just for fun. The color swatches get closer and closer as I sample (from Hermès photos, and photos here) the colors as they reappear. so when you asked about this beauty (gorgeous CW btw):
I am hoping someone will chime in with the ACTUAL COLOR NAMES? Thanks for posting it!
...and in looking for the colors for @jizzybeetle, I didn't find that but this gallery showing of François Houtin is nice, along with a bio of him:
https://www.warnockfinearts.com/francois-houtin
https://www.warnockfinearts.com/francois-houtin
A couple articles on colour.
The information in these articles is inconsistent, best of luck sorting the wheat from the chaff. I know I am trying my best right now!
https://www.dallasnews.com/life/sty...orlds-most-coveted-square-hint-its-silk-twill
http://journalofantiques.com/features/hermes-scarves/
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.whowhatwear.com/amp/hermes-silk-scarf
https://www.afr.com/lifestyle/herms...ers-of-the-classic-silk-scarf-20180220-h0wd3f
http://system-magazine.com/issue5/bali-barret-hermes/
http://www.gedition.co/engraving-color-mixing-the-making-of-hermes-scarves/
Thanks @Julide for these helpful links! A couple I couldn't see because they require a subscription, but the others are great. The last for G edition is really interesting by itself! Looking forward to more posts from you
A riot of color, look at this architecture of Freddy Mamani Silvestre:
https://qz.com/1442051/colorful-arc..._01_2019)&mc_cid=a9708ab31d&mc_eid=3036433198
Here's one of the images:
https://qz.com/1442051/colorful-arc..._01_2019)&mc_cid=a9708ab31d&mc_eid=3036433198
Here's one of the images:
I will check that out! Also, I wonder--would the scarf booklets thread reflect CWs? and of course, now that my brain is in gear, I should look back to a possible reveal thread for 2008 seasons. Thanks!
When Matisse dies,” said Picasso, “Chagall will be the only painter left who understands what colour is.”
A Hermes scarf inspired by Chagall's work could be great. It's been done by others (see https://www.ebth.com/items/9271033-chagall-for-the-metropolitan-opera-silk-scarves-by-nadia-roden; a better photo here: https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/m...-scarf-issued-metropolitan-opera/id-f_686237/.
Thanks a lot for this thread!
A Hermes scarf inspired by Chagall's work could be great. It's been done by others (see https://www.ebth.com/items/9271033-chagall-for-the-metropolitan-opera-silk-scarves-by-nadia-roden; a better photo here: https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/m...-scarf-issued-metropolitan-opera/id-f_686237/.
Thanks a lot for this thread!