Scarves Scarf of the Day 2021 - Which Hermès scarf are you wearing today?

[Croisette7]

I love the structured placement of the A Vos Crayons! pencils around the perimeter and then the scattered randomness of the pencil shavings on the inside.
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H en Bias --- repeating H pattern
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Very sophisticated, bruxelles!

Off theme today w turandot. I haven't worn it since I bought it two years ago . Worn with a new neutral sweater added to closet. more neutrals needed!
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A soft beauty, Nomad!

 

[momasaurus]

Double scarves in case I need extras layers during the day.
Le grand parddu faubour and Fun Surf pareo

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You look great! No surprise there, you are always so stylish. And that Kelly! And Bryce Canyon!

 

[momasaurus]

Off theme today w turandot. I haven't worn it since I bought it two years ago . Worn with a new neutral sweater added to closet. more neutrals needed!
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Oh, we are twins~ Looks lovely on you. I see plenty of rhythmic patterns here, totally on theme!

 

[momasaurus]

•12 Dec 2021: Scarf Imitates Art Redux: Another look at this inspiration

Happy Sunday, my dear scarfie friends! I am delighted at the opportunity to host what is probably my favorite week on SOTD. Last year we learned a lot and had tons of fun during our “Scarf Imitates Art” week. At its conclusion we found that there was still left a lot of material to be covered. So, it was only fitting to bring back the theme this year in order to to expand on it.

As Hermès scarves aficionados and collectors we well know that Hermès scarves are works of art with designs that are beautifully and masterfully fashioned by artists, illustrators and artisans the world over. Artists like Jan Bajtlik and the Anamorphée duo are often inspired by specific artistic styles and genres. Often the art, crafts and traditions of a people and culture are represented, as is the case with the South African Ardmore Artists. Many times, there is something about the style, colors and subject matter of a design that evokes a particular art historical period, artistic style or cultural tradition, whether it was intended or not by the Hermès designer. This week we will explore all of these possibilities.

I have chosen to kick off the week with four scarves that I bought this year, beginning with Grand Théâtre Nouveau created by Gianpaolo Pagni.

Pagni took pages of antique Épinal illustrations and reimagined them juxtaposed with the kinetic, geometric patterns that he features in his rubber stamp graphics and picture books. According to Hermès, “The Épinal imagery was founded in Vosges, France in 1796. For two centuries, this printing house distributed colored images throughout Europe, illustrating countless subjects: exotic fauna and flora, common trades, historical events, fables and legends, riddles, etc. Gianpaolo Pagni had the privilege of accessing the archives of this house.” Following the scarf are images from the Epinal catalog and an 1890s Pellerin toy paper theater scenery entitled Grand Théâtre Nouveau.

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Modernisme Tropical, designed by Brazilian artist Filipe Jardim, is a dynamic and complex abstract composition. Jardim interprets a lush tropical landscape in his unique pictorial style. To me, the composition reminds me of paintings from the school of Abstract Expressionism. It also has a decidedly mid-century classic vibe. I am happy to have recently found two CWs of this design. Below are pics of the scarves followed by images of the work of abstract expressionist Jackson Pollock, surrealist/abstract Cuban artist Wilfredo Lam and a mid-century modern interior.

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The title of Zoé Pauwell’s Ors Bleus d’Afrique literally means “the blue gold of Africa” which refers to the valuable indigo dye used in African textiles, especially by the Yoruba people of West Africa. The carré design is inspired by the patterns of these batiks. Below are pics of the Hermès scarf and of Yoruba indigo Adire cloth.

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My last scarf today is one of the most popular historically-themed designs created by Hermès: Aline Honoré’s Le Voyage de Pytheas. The illustration is inspired by the expeditions of ancient Greek explorer Pytheas. The Hermès catalog states, “In the sixth century BC, in the narrow inlet known as Lacydon, the Phoenicians founded their first colony, Massalia – the modern city of Marseille. The Greek Pytheas – a contemporary of Alexander the Great and Aristotle – was born there two hundred years later. Eager for new discoveries, he managed to convince the city assembly to finance an extraordinary journey, taking him far beyond the Mediterranean world to the unexplored seas of the far north, in search of amber and pewter. His itinerary established him as one of Europe's first explorers, bringing home a fascinating account of his adventures.” A central image in the manner of ancient nautical maps is surrounded by mosaic trompe l’oeil patterns resembling those of Minoan Crete, especially the ones found in the ancient Palace of Knossos.

I own two colorways of this amazing design. Below the pictures of my scarves are pics of an ancient nautical map and some examples of ancient Minoan mosaics.

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Please join me this week as we explore, learn and share during this fascinating journey of discovery with our wonderful silks.

Amazing research into all the source material! Thanks. I especially love the pink/grey CW of ModTrop - I grew up with a bathroom in those colors (1950s).
Pytheas is endlessly fascinating, and I love the references you dug up - I never found a CW that I loved, so I don't have this scarf - must admire yours.

 

[xincinsin]

•12 Dec 2021: Scarf Imitates Art Redux: Another look at this inspiration

Happy Sunday, my dear scarfie friends! I am delighted at the opportunity to host what is probably my favorite week on SOTD. Last year we learned a lot and had tons of fun during our “Scarf Imitates Art” week. At its conclusion we found that there was still left a lot of material to be covered. So, it was only fitting to bring back the theme this year in order to to expand on it.

As Hermès scarves aficionados and collectors we well know that Hermès scarves are works of art with designs that are beautifully and masterfully fashioned by artists, illustrators and artisans the world over. Artists like Jan Bajtlik and the Anamorphée duo are often inspired by specific artistic styles and genres. Often the art, crafts and traditions of a people and culture are represented, as is the case with the South African Ardmore Artists. Many times, there is something about the style, colors and subject matter of a design that evokes a particular art historical period, artistic style or cultural tradition, whether it was intended or not by the Hermès designer. This week we will explore all of these possibilities.

I have chosen to kick off the week with four scarves that I bought this year, beginning with Grand Théâtre Nouveau created by Gianpaolo Pagni.

Pagni took pages of antique Épinal illustrations and reimagined them juxtaposed with the kinetic, geometric patterns that he features in his rubber stamp graphics and picture books. According to Hermès, “The Épinal imagery was founded in Vosges, France in 1796. For two centuries, this printing house distributed colored images throughout Europe, illustrating countless subjects: exotic fauna and flora, common trades, historical events, fables and legends, riddles, etc. Gianpaolo Pagni had the privilege of accessing the archives of this house.” Following the scarf are images from the Epinal catalog and an 1890s Pellerin toy paper theater scenery entitled Grand Théâtre Nouveau.

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Modernisme Tropical, designed by Brazilian artist Filipe Jardim, is a dynamic and complex abstract composition. Jardim interprets a lush tropical landscape in his unique pictorial style. To me, the composition reminds me of paintings from the school of Abstract Expressionism. It also has a decidedly mid-century classic vibe. I am happy to have recently found two CWs of this design. Below are pics of the scarves followed by images of the work of abstract expressionist Jackson Pollock, surrealist/abstract Cuban artist Wilfredo Lam and a mid-century modern interior.

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The title of Zoé Pauwell’s Ors Bleus d’Afrique literally means “the blue gold of Africa” which refers to the valuable indigo dye used in African textiles, especially by the Yoruba people of West Africa. The carré design is inspired by the patterns of these batiks. Below are pics of the Hermès scarf and of Yoruba indigo Adire cloth.

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My last scarf today is one of the most popular historically-themed designs created by Hermès: Aline Honoré’s Le Voyage de Pytheas. The illustration is inspired by the expeditions of ancient Greek explorer Pytheas. The Hermès catalog states, “In the sixth century BC, in the narrow inlet known as Lacydon, the Phoenicians founded their first colony, Massalia – the modern city of Marseille. The Greek Pytheas – a contemporary of Alexander the Great and Aristotle – was born there two hundred years later. Eager for new discoveries, he managed to convince the city assembly to finance an extraordinary journey, taking him far beyond the Mediterranean world to the unexplored seas of the far north, in search of amber and pewter. His itinerary established him as one of Europe's first explorers, bringing home a fascinating account of his adventures.” A central image in the manner of ancient nautical maps is surrounded by mosaic trompe l’oeil patterns resembling those of Minoan Crete, especially the ones found in the ancient Palace of Knossos.

I own two colorways of this amazing design. Below the pictures of my scarves are pics of an ancient nautical map and some examples of ancient Minoan mosaics.

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Please join me this week as we explore, learn and share during this fascinating journey of discovery with our wonderful silks.

That Ors Bleus is absolutely glowing!

But it's the Minoan dolphins which caught my eye. They take centrestage on Les Secrets de Minos.

And these on Animapolis look like kissing cousins!

 

[LKBNOLA]

Thank you all for the Laboratoire love and @Croisette7, @bunnycat and @Living.la.vida.fifi for the nice remarks!

today L‘Hiver en Poste

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So beautiful and seasonal and fun @Croisette7!

Double scarves in case I need extras layers during the day.
Le grand parddu faubour and Fun Surf pareo

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Very creative and cute @tlamdang08!

A deck of cards on Jeu de Cartes.

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We have a nearly a foot of new snow this morning. Adding a cameo of DH and the Toro at work clearing the driveway.

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Gorgeous! And your mod shots wintry beauty makes me shiver to look at them @Redbirdhermes!

Saturday - the end of the week and a perfect time for my last example of rhythmic patterns.
Feathers - They’re considered the most complex integumentary structures found in vertebrates and a premier example of a complex evolutionary novelty. They have many functions - flight, warmth, and decoration.
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Plumes en Fete x 2 (I had scarf mail this week!!
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Thank you all for the fun week!!

Congratulations on your new Plumes! It looks beautiful on you and a good companion to your bright one. I used the same strategy and have the bright orange (my original one) plus a white/camel/red/blue. An option for every occasion...Also, I wrote "integumentary structures" in my Commonplace Book immediately...

Although I am usually more attracted to asymmetrical pictorial designs, I do find that the ones with a repeating symmetrical pattern are very easy to wear- don’t need to try to hide something or try to feature something - easy to just chuck on and go!

I have chasse en Inde in several formats - very easy to wear!
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mors et gourmettes remix

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How beautiful @scarf1 -- you always have such wonderful scarf/sweater combos!

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Very lovely @lvmon! Sisters on this beautiful design...

Very mesmerized by Lazy Leopardesses which seems à propos on this stormy, rainy day. A good Saturday to everyone.

Twins @Maedi! Lazy cats for a rainy day sounds good to me!

Going to a baby shower party with Wild Singapore
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Another stylish look @tlamdang08!

Oh, this hits all the right notes, soft, pearly colors against your black top.

What a nice compliment @Maedi! Thank you.

Thank you for hosting a great week, dear @Cookiefiend…
Ending it with more repetitive pattern favorites…
Sangles en Zig Zag
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Au Contre Courant
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Pani la Shar Pawnee
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Collections Imperiales
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Robe du Soir
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Le Jardin de la Maharani
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Fleurs d’Hiver
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Parade de Leonhardi
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Chasse en Inde
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Brides de Gala Shadow
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Brides et Gris Gris
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Chantilly
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Gorgeous examples-- twins and sisters on several and many of those are thanks your beautiful posts here and on IG @Living.la.vida.fifi.

Joining my twins for this week with Cent Plis CSGM (another radially repetitive pattern for me). I seem to have a thing for radial repeats.


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Plus- Tiny (my avatar image) strolled in about 30 seconds later and I had to snuggle him....

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Your Cent Plis is simply beautiful and your kitty is the perfect accessory @bunnycat!

Sometimes I go on a scarf hunt solely because of those connections. After @Langsam drew a connection between Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and L'ivresse de l'infini, I could not unsee the fairy cake and had to get one. I like Les Berlines because, in the blue cw, it reminded me of the police box in Dr Who.

@xincinsin! H should do a Dr Who scarf. That is all.

LKBNOLA, the most lovely cw of this scarf! Congratulations on your find!

I love the structured placement of the A Vos Crayons! pencils around the perimeter and then the scattered randomness of the pencil shavings on the inside.
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H en Bias --- repeating H pattern
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Thank you, I am so happy to have that Colliers! No surprise that I adore your choices of cws @bruxelles70. It is nice to see you back. I hope your hand is all healed for the holidays!

Off theme today w turandot. I haven't worn it since I bought it two years ago . Worn with a new neutral sweater added to closet. more neutrals needed!
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You lucky scarfie @Nomad! This is a grail of mine. It looks beautiful in the pastels and compliments your coloring so beautifully.

Thank you, @LKBNOLA. I almost rehomed Perspective because I rarely wore it. Then H reissued it and I thought twice. Now I have three of them

My teal Faubourg by Night is currently lost in the confusion of re-organisation. Yes, I'm trying to update my Excel (again) It's pretty much a lost cause but I try my best about twice a year.
Here are a couple of archive shots from past themes. I must try this with a fancy knot. I imagine it would look lovely with @Yoon daily scarf's snail knot or an Edot.
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This is spectacular @xincinsin! Mai Tai's Waterfall knot would also be super dramatic and some of the bib knots also to show the effects of the center design. I shall keep looking!

Wonderful CW and your earrings are very complimentary!

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Twins, @Barbette! I love this so much. And thank you for the compliment on my earrings/scarf matching

 

[LKBNOLA]

Thank you so much to dear @Cookiefiend for hosting such a dynamic and fun week. I really enjoyed all the variations and people's comments on rhythm and repetition in designs. And always love seeing your wonderful examples!

•12 Dec 2021: Scarf Imitates Art Redux: Another look at this inspiration

Happy Sunday, my dear scarfie friends! I am delighted at the opportunity to host what is probably my favorite week on SOTD. Last year we learned a lot and had tons of fun during our “Scarf Imitates Art” week. At its conclusion we found that there was still left a lot of material to be covered. So, it was only fitting to bring back the theme this year in order to to expand on it.

As Hermès scarves aficionados and collectors we well know that Hermès scarves are works of art with designs that are beautifully and masterfully fashioned by artists, illustrators and artisans the world over. Artists like Jan Bajtlik and the Anamorphée duo are often inspired by specific artistic styles and genres. Often the art, crafts and traditions of a people and culture are represented, as is the case with the South African Ardmore Artists. Many times, there is something about the style, colors and subject matter of a design that evokes a particular art historical period, artistic style or cultural tradition, whether it was intended or not by the Hermès designer. This week we will explore all of these possibilities.

I have chosen to kick off the week with four scarves that I bought this year, beginning with Grand Théâtre Nouveau created by Gianpaolo Pagni.

Pagni took pages of antique Épinal illustrations and reimagined them juxtaposed with the kinetic, geometric patterns that he features in his rubber stamp graphics and picture books. According to Hermès, “The Épinal imagery was founded in Vosges, France in 1796. For two centuries, this printing house distributed colored images throughout Europe, illustrating countless subjects: exotic fauna and flora, common trades, historical events, fables and legends, riddles, etc. Gianpaolo Pagni had the privilege of accessing the archives of this house.” Following the scarf are images from the Epinal catalog and an 1890s Pellerin toy paper theater scenery entitled Grand Théâtre Nouveau.

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Modernisme Tropical, designed by Brazilian artist Filipe Jardim, is a dynamic and complex abstract composition. Jardim interprets a lush tropical landscape in his unique pictorial style. To me, the composition reminds me of paintings from the school of Abstract Expressionism. It also has a decidedly mid-century classic vibe. I am happy to have recently found two CWs of this design. Below are pics of the scarves followed by images of the work of abstract expressionist Jackson Pollock, surrealist/abstract Cuban artist Wilfredo Lam and a mid-century modern interior.

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The title of Zoé Pauwell’s Ors Bleus d’Afrique literally means “the blue gold of Africa” which refers to the valuable indigo dye used in African textiles, especially by the Yoruba people of West Africa. The carré design is inspired by the patterns of these batiks. Below are pics of the Hermès scarf and of Yoruba indigo Adire cloth.

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My last scarf today is one of the most popular historically-themed designs created by Hermès: Aline Honoré’s Le Voyage de Pytheas. The illustration is inspired by the expeditions of ancient Greek explorer Pytheas. The Hermès catalog states, “In the sixth century BC, in the narrow inlet known as Lacydon, the Phoenicians founded their first colony, Massalia – the modern city of Marseille. The Greek Pytheas – a contemporary of Alexander the Great and Aristotle – was born there two hundred years later. Eager for new discoveries, he managed to convince the city assembly to finance an extraordinary journey, taking him far beyond the Mediterranean world to the unexplored seas of the far north, in search of amber and pewter. His itinerary established him as one of Europe's first explorers, bringing home a fascinating account of his adventures.” A central image in the manner of ancient nautical maps is surrounded by mosaic trompe l’oeil patterns resembling those of Minoan Crete, especially the ones found in the ancient Palace of Knossos.

I own two colorways of this amazing design. Below the pictures of my scarves are pics of an ancient nautical map and some examples of ancient Minoan mosaics.

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Please join me this week as we explore, learn and share during this fascinating journey of discovery with our wonderful silks.

And thank you to this week's hostess for an amazing and wonderfully researched introduction! You could really be an H docent @Living.la.vida.fifi -- your knowledge is so deep and your collection is so comprehensive. It allows you to illustrate every point. I am twins with two of your examples and sisters on Pytheas. I echo @xincinsin on your Ors Bleu-- just electrically gorgeous. While I take in this introduction and come up with inspiration, I will post a shot of a scarf that imitates the tools of art! Les Tresors d'un Artiste with its paintbrushes and palette. It could be a "crossover" a la Redbird since it also has a lot of rhythmic elements in the design!

 

[Croisette7]

Thank you all for the Laboratoire love and @Croisette7, @bunnycat and @Living.la.vida.fifi for the nice remarks!

So beautiful and seasonal and fun @Croisette7!

Very creative and cute @tlamdang08!

Gorgeous! And your mod shots wintry beauty makes me shiver to look at them @Redbirdhermes!

Congratulations on your new Plumes! It looks beautiful on you and a good companion to your bright one. I used the same strategy and have the bright orange (my original one) plus a white/camel/red/blue. An option for every occasion...Also, I wrote "integumentary structures" in my Commonplace Book immediately...

How beautiful @scarf1 -- you always have such wonderful scarf/sweater combos!

Very lovely @lvmon! Sisters on this beautiful design...

Twins @Maedi! Lazy cats for a rainy day sounds good to me!

Another stylish look @tlamdang08!

What a nice compliment @Maedi! Thank you.

Gorgeous examples-- twins and sisters on several and many of those are thanks your beautiful posts here and on IG @Living.la.vida.fifi.

Your Cent Plis is simply beautiful and your kitty is the perfect accessory @bunnycat!

@xincinsin! H should do a Dr Who scarf. That is all.

Thank you, I am so happy to have that Colliers! No surprise that I adore your choices of cws @bruxelles70. It is nice to see you back. I hope your hand is all healed for the holidays!

You lucky scarfie @Nomad! This is a grail of mine. It looks beautiful in the pastels and compliments your coloring so beautifully.

This is spectacular @xincinsin! Mai Tai's Waterfall knot would also be super dramatic and some of the bib knots also to show the effects of the center design. I shall keep looking!

Twins, @Barbette! I love this so much. And thank you for the compliment on my earrings/scarf matching

Thank you so much to dear @Cookiefiend for hosting such a dynamic and fun week. I really enjoyed all the variations and people's comments on rhythm and repetition in designs. And always love seeing your wonderful examples!


And thank you to this week's hostess for an amazing and wonderfully researched introduction! You could really be an H docent @Living.la.vida.fifi -- your knowledge is so deep and your collection is so comprehensive. It allows you to illustrate every point. I am twins with two of your examples and sisters on Pytheas. I echo @xincinsin on your Ors Bleu-- just electrically gorgeous. While I take in this introduction and come up with inspiration, I will post a shot of a scarf that imitates the tools of art! Les Tresors d'un Artiste with its paintbrushes and palette. It could be a "crossover" a la Redbird since it also has a lot of rhythmic elements in the design!
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Always elegant on you, LKB ... and thank you!

 

[Cookiefiend]

•12 Dec 2021: Scarf Imitates Art Redux: Another look at this inspiration

Happy Sunday, my dear scarfie friends! I am delighted at the opportunity to host what is probably my favorite week on SOTD. Last year we learned a lot and had tons of fun during our “Scarf Imitates Art” week. At its conclusion we found that there was still left a lot of material to be covered. So, it was only fitting to bring back the theme this year in order to to expand on it.

As Hermès scarves aficionados and collectors we well know that Hermès scarves are works of art with designs that are beautifully and masterfully fashioned by artists, illustrators and artisans the world over. Artists like Jan Bajtlik and the Anamorphée duo are often inspired by specific artistic styles and genres. Often the art, crafts and traditions of a people and culture are represented, as is the case with the South African Ardmore Artists. Many times, there is something about the style, colors and subject matter of a design that evokes a particular art historical period, artistic style or cultural tradition, whether it was intended or not by the Hermès designer. This week we will explore all of these possibilities.

I have chosen to kick off the week with four scarves that I bought this year, beginning with Grand Théâtre Nouveau created by Gianpaolo Pagni.

Pagni took pages of antique Épinal illustrations and reimagined them juxtaposed with the kinetic, geometric patterns that he features in his rubber stamp graphics and picture books. According to Hermès, “The Épinal imagery was founded in Vosges, France in 1796. For two centuries, this printing house distributed colored images throughout Europe, illustrating countless subjects: exotic fauna and flora, common trades, historical events, fables and legends, riddles, etc. Gianpaolo Pagni had the privilege of accessing the archives of this house.” Following the scarf are images from the Epinal catalog and an 1890s Pellerin toy paper theater scenery entitled Grand Théâtre Nouveau.

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Modernisme Tropical, designed by Brazilian artist Filipe Jardim, is a dynamic and complex abstract composition. Jardim interprets a lush tropical landscape in his unique pictorial style. To me, the composition reminds me of paintings from the school of Abstract Expressionism. It also has a decidedly mid-century classic vibe. I am happy to have recently found two CWs of this design. Below are pics of the scarves followed by images of the work of abstract expressionist Jackson Pollock, surrealist/abstract Cuban artist Wilfredo Lam and a mid-century modern interior.

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The title of Zoé Pauwell’s Ors Bleus d’Afrique literally means “the blue gold of Africa” which refers to the valuable indigo dye used in African textiles, especially by the Yoruba people of West Africa. The carré design is inspired by the patterns of these batiks. Below are pics of the Hermès scarf and of Yoruba indigo Adire cloth.

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My last scarf today is one of the most popular historically-themed designs created by Hermès: Aline Honoré’s Le Voyage de Pytheas. The illustration is inspired by the expeditions of ancient Greek explorer Pytheas. The Hermès catalog states, “In the sixth century BC, in the narrow inlet known as Lacydon, the Phoenicians founded their first colony, Massalia – the modern city of Marseille. The Greek Pytheas – a contemporary of Alexander the Great and Aristotle – was born there two hundred years later. Eager for new discoveries, he managed to convince the city assembly to finance an extraordinary journey, taking him far beyond the Mediterranean world to the unexplored seas of the far north, in search of amber and pewter. His itinerary established him as one of Europe's first explorers, bringing home a fascinating account of his adventures.” A central image in the manner of ancient nautical maps is surrounded by mosaic trompe l’oeil patterns resembling those of Minoan Crete, especially the ones found in the ancient Palace of Knossos.

I own two colorways of this amazing design. Below the pictures of my scarves are pics of an ancient nautical map and some examples of ancient Minoan mosaics.

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Please join me this week as we explore, learn and share during this fascinating journey of discovery with our wonderful silks.

Fantastic intro Fifi! You never cease to astonish me… and make my eyes twitch from so much beauty!
I am thrilled we’re twins on GTN, and I so appreciate learning so much about it!

Thank you all for the Laboratoire love and @Croisette7, @bunnycat and @Living.la.vida.fifi for the nice remarks!

So beautiful and seasonal and fun @Croisette7!

Very creative and cute @tlamdang08!

Gorgeous! And your mod shots wintry beauty makes me shiver to look at them @Redbirdhermes!

Congratulations on your new Plumes! It looks beautiful on you and a good companion to your bright one. I used the same strategy and have the bright orange (my original one) plus a white/camel/red/blue. An option for every occasion...Also, I wrote "integumentary structures" in my Commonplace Book immediately...

How beautiful @scarf1 -- you always have such wonderful scarf/sweater combos!

Very lovely @lvmon! Sisters on this beautiful design...

Twins @Maedi! Lazy cats for a rainy day sounds good to me!

Another stylish look @tlamdang08!

What a nice compliment @Maedi! Thank you.

Gorgeous examples-- twins and sisters on several and many of those are thanks your beautiful posts here and on IG @Living.la.vida.fifi.

Your Cent Plis is simply beautiful and your kitty is the perfect accessory @bunnycat!

@xincinsin! H should do a Dr Who scarf. That is all.

Thank you, I am so happy to have that Colliers! No surprise that I adore your choices of cws @bruxelles70. It is nice to see you back. I hope your hand is all healed for the holidays!

You lucky scarfie @Nomad! This is a grail of mine. It looks beautiful in the pastels and compliments your coloring so beautifully.

This is spectacular @xincinsin! Mai Tai's Waterfall knot would also be super dramatic and some of the bib knots also to show the effects of the center design. I shall keep looking!

Twins, @Barbette! I love this so much. And thank you for the compliment on my earrings/scarf matching

Thank you! I am so tickled to have this second one, the colorway is very vivid. I had thought I wanted the colorway that’s the mirror image of my yellow one, but this one with the beautiful orange hem, pale blues and reddish orange makes me very happy.

Thank you so much to dear @Cookiefiend for hosting such a dynamic and fun week. I really enjoyed all the variations and people's comments on rhythm and repetition in designs. And always love seeing your wonderful examples!


And thank you to this week's hostess for an amazing and wonderfully researched introduction! You could really be an H docent @Living.la.vida.fifi -- your knowledge is so deep and your collection is so comprehensive. It allows you to illustrate every point. I am twins with two of your examples and sisters on Pytheas. I echo @xincinsin on your Ors Bleu-- just electrically gorgeous. While I take in this introduction and come up with inspiration, I will post a shot of a scarf that imitates the tools of art! Les Tresors d'un Artiste with its paintbrushes and palette. It could be a "crossover" a la Redbird since it also has a lot of rhythmic elements in the design!
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❤️❤️❤️

 

[Julide]

Off theme today w turandot. I haven't worn it since I bought it two years ago . Worn with a new neutral sweater added to closet. more neutrals needed!
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This CW of turandot is always so stunning when worn. I hope you wear it more often it looks so good on you!

 

[Nomad]

Joining my twins for this week with Cent Plis CSGM (another radially repetitive pattern for me). I seem to have a thing for radial repeats.


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Plus- Tiny (my avatar image) strolled in about 30 seconds later and I had to snuggle him....

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This is the best colorway imo of an amazing design. And such a cutie popping in

•12 Dec 2021: Scarf Imitates Art Redux: Another look at this inspiration

Happy Sunday, my dear scarfie friends! I am delighted at the opportunity to host what is probably my favorite week on SOTD. Last year we learned a lot and had tons of fun during our “Scarf Imitates Art” week. At its conclusion we found that there was still left a lot of material to be covered. So, it was only fitting to bring back the theme this year in order to to expand on it.

As Hermès scarves aficionados and collectors we well know that Hermès scarves are works of art with designs that are beautifully and masterfully fashioned by artists, illustrators and artisans the world over. Artists like Jan Bajtlik and the Anamorphée duo are often inspired by specific artistic styles and genres. Often the art, crafts and traditions of a people and culture are represented, as is the case with the South African Ardmore Artists. Many times, there is something about the style, colors and subject matter of a design that evokes a particular art historical period, artistic style or cultural tradition, whether it was intended or not by the Hermès designer. This week we will explore all of these possibilities.

I have chosen to kick off the week with four scarves that I bought this year, beginning with Grand Théâtre Nouveau created by Gianpaolo Pagni.

Pagni took pages of antique Épinal illustrations and reimagined them juxtaposed with the kinetic, geometric patterns that he features in his rubber stamp graphics and picture books. According to Hermès, “The Épinal imagery was founded in Vosges, France in 1796. For two centuries, this printing house distributed colored images throughout Europe, illustrating countless subjects: exotic fauna and flora, common trades, historical events, fables and legends, riddles, etc. Gianpaolo Pagni had the privilege of accessing the archives of this house.” Following the scarf are images from the Epinal catalog and an 1890s Pellerin toy paper theater scenery entitled Grand Théâtre Nouveau.

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Modernisme Tropical, designed by Brazilian artist Filipe Jardim, is a dynamic and complex abstract composition. Jardim interprets a lush tropical landscape in his unique pictorial style. To me, the composition reminds me of paintings from the school of Abstract Expressionism. It also has a decidedly mid-century classic vibe. I am happy to have recently found two CWs of this design. Below are pics of the scarves followed by images of the work of abstract expressionist Jackson Pollock, surrealist/abstract Cuban artist Wilfredo Lam and a mid-century modern interior.

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The title of Zoé Pauwell’s Ors Bleus d’Afrique literally means “the blue gold of Africa” which refers to the valuable indigo dye used in African textiles, especially by the Yoruba people of West Africa. The carré design is inspired by the patterns of these batiks. Below are pics of the Hermès scarf and of Yoruba indigo Adire cloth.

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My last scarf today is one of the most popular historically-themed designs created by Hermès: Aline Honoré’s Le Voyage de Pytheas. The illustration is inspired by the expeditions of ancient Greek explorer Pytheas. The Hermès catalog states, “In the sixth century BC, in the narrow inlet known as Lacydon, the Phoenicians founded their first colony, Massalia – the modern city of Marseille. The Greek Pytheas – a contemporary of Alexander the Great and Aristotle – was born there two hundred years later. Eager for new discoveries, he managed to convince the city assembly to finance an extraordinary journey, taking him far beyond the Mediterranean world to the unexplored seas of the far north, in search of amber and pewter. His itinerary established him as one of Europe's first explorers, bringing home a fascinating account of his adventures.” A central image in the manner of ancient nautical maps is surrounded by mosaic trompe l’oeil patterns resembling those of Minoan Crete, especially the ones found in the ancient Palace of Knossos.

I own two colorways of this amazing design. Below the pictures of my scarves are pics of an ancient nautical map and some examples of ancient Minoan mosaics.

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Please join me this week as we explore, learn and share during this fascinating journey of discovery with our wonderful silks.

Absolutely amazing intro! Thank you so much for the information To go along with amazing scarves. Love your multi colorway pytheas colorway. And the Vibe of modernisme is so cool. This will be a fun week.

Thank you so much to dear @Cookiefiend for hosting such a dynamic and fun week. I really enjoyed all the variations and people's comments on rhythm and repetition in designs. And always love seeing your wonderful examples!


And thank you to this week's hostess for an amazing and wonderfully researched introduction! You could really be an H docent @Living.la.vida.fifi -- your knowledge is so deep and your collection is so comprehensive. It allows you to illustrate every point. I am twins with two of your examples and sisters on Pytheas. I echo @xincinsin on your Ors Bleu-- just electrically gorgeous. While I take in this introduction and come up with inspiration, I will post a shot of a scarf that imitates the tools of art! Les Tresors d'un Artiste with its paintbrushes and palette. It could be a "crossover" a la Redbird since it also has a lot of rhythmic elements in the design!
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haha she could be an Hermes docent!! Spot on! Love this soft colorway of artiste. The tones of blue and pink in it are so feminine and pretty. Looks great with your blazer!
And @xincinsin not sure why I lost your post- but that turquoise graphic faubourg scarf is SO cool!

 

[Agrume]

LOVE this post! Both looks are fabulous and are so amazing with the polka dots blouse! Great idea to layer so fashionably on a cold day

Oh my, aren’t you chic, Agrume!
That blouse, a beauty, would pair spectacularly with my latest and greatest SCARF MAIL - woohoo!!
I think it needs no introduction ….
Noir/jaune d’or side with bits of radiant blue showing:
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And reverse bleu/blanc with jaune d’or hem.
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I’m beyond grateful. And I’m on-theme because can anything beat the rhythm and celestial beauty of the night sky?

Thank you kindly, Agrume!


Oh my, that is perfection with your beautiful blouse!


Thank you, fifi!


Congratulations Karenska!

Scrumptious neutrals, Agrume.

Thank you so much, Fifi-- I am so happy to have them both!

Thank you Karenska!

A spectacular away as always dear @Living.la.vida.fifi -- I especially love the Bonnes Vibrations and your cavalcadour CSGM!

Oh, my goodness what an absolutely beautiful colorway of this gorgeous shawl @Croisette7! And thank you for the ZP compliment!

Gorgeoous cw @SusieAugusta-- looks great with your Regate ring!

Lovely scarf and sunnies @Foxy trini and of course your mini-me!

So very beautiful with your brooch @Croisette7!

Thank you for sharing the video @Karenska and so clever to think of the plisse for this theme!

Gorgeous neutrals @Agrume! And thank you for your kind comment about the ZP triangle-- it is very versatile...

So very beautiful on you-- both sides @Karenska! Congratulations on your marvelous new silk!

Ah, dear @Living.la.vida.fifi it is always such a treat to see your fabulous collection! And to be twins on your Les Ailes, too!

Congratulations @Redbirdhermes! So lucky to have found one. I adore this design. It looks beautiful on you.

So many beautiful examples from your collection @Karenska!

Both so beautiful @Cookiefiend! Happy to be sisters on these two! (I also thought of PeC for this week but hadn't focused on the H kin ). Now I must immediately search for a small chameleon ornament to perch on my scarf shelf!

Thank you! I am having lots of fun here in holiday happy New Orleans and feeling well-scarfed while doing so!

Thank you, Agrume! Your Zaba is stunning.

Love!! ❤

Gorgeous and I love how you’ve tied it!

You’re so chic - this sunglasses and the fab green of your scarf = French chef’s kiss!
(also loving the sweetie in the backseat! ❤)

Beautiful Croisette and perfectly tied!

Tohu Bohu pleated is so spectacular!

Yay twins!! Keep trying the knot - it’s just the asymmetric fold but knotted up higher!


Awesome x 2 =

How beautiful! I love how the blue peeks out - congratulations!!

Gorgeous Fifi!!! Simply gorgeous!

A belated thank you to loves, likes and in particular Fifi, Karenska, Croisette, Cookie and LKBNOLA !

Taking up where @Living.la.vida.fifi left off, here are a few repeats and pattern-themed scarves from the archives:
L’Arbre de Vie (in a restroom again, @LKBNOLA, this one in the Gardner Museum .
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Les Chemins Secrets has not necessarily repeats, but several geometric paths featuring all sorts of amazing creatures.
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Mini BdG:
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Belles du Mexique plisse:
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Colliers de Chiens (with occasional doggy names ):
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Coup de Fouet au Block with its repeat whips and imposed fleurs.
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Your starry scarf and your Arbre de vie are exquisite, Karenska!

With my SOTD I‘m looking at another aspect of rhythm: The changing of the seasons, Les Quatre Saisons.

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A very cute scarf, Susie!

Off for booster jab, carosse d’or in bright pink to liven up a grey day.

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A happy event indeed!!

with Les Rubans du Cheval today

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today L‘Hiver en Poste

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A master class how a scarf can transform a black top, Croisette!

SOTD today may actually be on theme because among the toys are a rocking horse and drums! So rhythmic elements in the design even if not on the silk...I agree with @Agrume, it is the perfect holiday scarf. I almost only ever wear it in December!
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Good morning, Lovely Scarfies! I have been trying not to post designs already posted but I can't resist showing my SOTE (planned for this evening as it is 79 F and 99% humidity here today on December 10!). Thanks to lovely Jan from @itsallgoode_hermes, I have this fab Colliers de Chiens! I let go my Colliers et Chiens because despite loving the pups, tying it was so hard that I never reached for it. BUT I badly wanted a CdC so here she is:
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What could be more rhythmic than the ticking of a clock? Closing out the theme in Le Laboratoire du Temps:
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Thank you so much to dear @Cookiefiend for hosting such a dynamic and fun week. I really enjoyed all the variations and people's comments on rhythm and repetition in designs. And always love seeing your wonderful examples!


And thank you to this week's hostess for an amazing and wonderfully researched introduction! You could really be an H docent @Living.la.vida.fifi -- your knowledge is so deep and your collection is so comprehensive. It allows you to illustrate every point. I am twins with two of your examples and sisters on Pytheas. I echo @xincinsin on your Ors Bleu-- just electrically gorgeous. While I take in this introduction and come up with inspiration, I will post a shot of a scarf that imitates the tools of art! Les Tresors d'un Artiste with its paintbrushes and palette. It could be a "crossover" a la Redbird since it also has a lot of rhythmic elements in the design!
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I can't tire of seeing a Zabavushka, LKBNOLA! And very beautiful CW's of the other scarves.

Introducing a new-to-me L'Ombre des Boulevards with its rows of Parisian street scenes.

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Love the colourful persons on this CW!

I like Chinese curio cabinets like this.
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The rigid outer frame and staggered inner shelves are composed of straight lines, contrasting with the fluid circle within the square. Each compartment usually holds a small treasure and the eye of the viewer is led from one shelf to the next, allowing him or her to admire the beauty and craftmanship of the items.

I can see a similar structure in Promenade a Versailles: the straight lines interspersed with circles, the structure on the left mirroring that on the right, but with each defined space showing a different area of the palace.

Voitures de Dames shows a similar structure of straight and curved lines, with vignettes in each space. Sous Bois goes the organic route with the structure created from crisscrossing branches, some almost straight, others curving and weaving as in nature. Perspective is a special case: the structure is there but the spaces are left blank for the viewer's mind to fill with all imaginable possibilities.
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The eightfold structure in Les Berlines, one of my fave designs, results in a pleasing visual harmony when worn using a simple bias fold.
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My SOTD Grotte de Versailles also has an interesting structural design, although it doesn't show up in the modshot. I was going for warmth today as it rained heavily and I was cold
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That Ors Bleus is absolutely glowing!

But it's the Minoan dolphins which caught my eye. They take centrestage on Les Secrets de Minos.
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And these on Animapolis look like kissing cousins!
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I always learn something unexpected from your posts, Xincinsin! Those dolphins are adorable.

Friyay! It’s been a bear of a week over in Cookie Land, so today I’m posting about serendipity.
The bias fold is one of my favorites - so easy and it allows the inside of the scarf to shine. But it also allows for serendipitous things to happen… the design sometimes matches up!
Diamyo
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Fauconnerie Royal Deduit
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And Amazone - I have two of these so I cheated a bit - but the magic happened!
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Saturday - the end of the week and a perfect time for my last example of rhythmic patterns.
Feathers - They’re considered the most complex integumentary structures found in vertebrates and a premier example of a complex evolutionary novelty. They have many functions - flight, warmth, and decoration.
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Plumes en Fete x 2 (I had scarf mail this week!!
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Thank you all for the fun week!!

Thank you so much for hosting, Cookie! and your scarves are always wonderful examples !

It's been a whirlwind week of grading and test video watching, interspersed with bead making and weaving, and I think it is finally drawing to a close now. I think I can almost say I might be able to focus on just 2 or 3 things til January now, but I'm going to need a few days of sleep first.


These guys seem to all fit for this week..

I don't seem to go that heavily for repetition in my scarves, but I think this Amours with its bell and cupid repeat on all four corners certainly counts.

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And another radial design repeat with the circle of keys on Les Cles:

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And Tout end Quilt may seem like a bundle of mish mash, but there are a lot of repeated leaf, tree and flower squares inside the apparent chaos.

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ETA- I almost when I went back and looked at my post and thought I had a H t- shirt on in each pic and thought "what are the chances of me doing that in one week???" ...but only that last two...

Joining my twins for this week with Cent Plis CSGM (another radially repetitive pattern for me). I seem to have a thing for radial repeats.


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Plus- Tiny (my avatar image) strolled in about 30 seconds later and I had to snuggle him....

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Love your amours, and your cat is so cute!

Double scarves in case I need extras layers during the day.
Le grand parddu faubour and Fun Surf pareo

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Going to a baby shower party with Wild Singapore
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You wear always the most perfectly coordinated outfits, Tlamdang, thank you for sharing!

Although I am usually more attracted to asymmetrical pictorial designs, I do find that the ones with a repeating symmetrical pattern are very easy to wear- don’t need to try to hide something or try to feature something - easy to just chuck on and go!

I have chasse en Inde in several formats - very easy to wear!
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mors et gourmettes remix

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This blue CeI with its green hem is perfection, scarf!

I love the structured placement of the A Vos Crayons! pencils around the perimeter and then the scattered randomness of the pencil shavings on the inside.
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H en Bias --- repeating H pattern
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Those elegant CW's are so beautiful, Bruxelles!

Off theme today w turandot. I haven't worn it since I bought it two years ago . Worn with a new neutral sweater added to closet. more neutrals needed!
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Such a great design! Do wear it more often, Nomad!

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You are completely right, and great pairing!

•12 Dec 2021: Scarf Imitates Art Redux: Another look at this inspiration

Happy Sunday, my dear scarfie friends! I am delighted at the opportunity to host what is probably my favorite week on SOTD. Last year we learned a lot and had tons of fun during our “Scarf Imitates Art” week. At its conclusion we found that there was still left a lot of material to be covered. So, it was only fitting to bring back the theme this year in order to to expand on it.

As Hermès scarves aficionados and collectors we well know that Hermès scarves are works of art with designs that are beautifully and masterfully fashioned by artists, illustrators and artisans the world over. Artists like Jan Bajtlik and the Anamorphée duo are often inspired by specific artistic styles and genres. Often the art, crafts and traditions of a people and culture are represented, as is the case with the South African Ardmore Artists. Many times, there is something about the style, colors and subject matter of a design that evokes a particular art historical period, artistic style or cultural tradition, whether it was intended or not by the Hermès designer. This week we will explore all of these possibilities.

I have chosen to kick off the week with four scarves that I bought this year, beginning with Grand Théâtre Nouveau created by Gianpaolo Pagni.

Pagni took pages of antique Épinal illustrations and reimagined them juxtaposed with the kinetic, geometric patterns that he features in his rubber stamp graphics and picture books. According to Hermès, “The Épinal imagery was founded in Vosges, France in 1796. For two centuries, this printing house distributed colored images throughout Europe, illustrating countless subjects: exotic fauna and flora, common trades, historical events, fables and legends, riddles, etc. Gianpaolo Pagni had the privilege of accessing the archives of this house.” Following the scarf are images from the Epinal catalog and an 1890s Pellerin toy paper theater scenery entitled Grand Théâtre Nouveau.

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Modernisme Tropical, designed by Brazilian artist Filipe Jardim, is a dynamic and complex abstract composition. Jardim interprets a lush tropical landscape in his unique pictorial style. To me, the composition reminds me of paintings from the school of Abstract Expressionism. It also has a decidedly mid-century classic vibe. I am happy to have recently found two CWs of this design. Below are pics of the scarves followed by images of the work of abstract expressionist Jackson Pollock, surrealist/abstract Cuban artist Wilfredo Lam and a mid-century modern interior.

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The title of Zoé Pauwell’s Ors Bleus d’Afrique literally means “the blue gold of Africa” which refers to the valuable indigo dye used in African textiles, especially by the Yoruba people of West Africa. The carré design is inspired by the patterns of these batiks. Below are pics of the Hermès scarf and of Yoruba indigo Adire cloth.

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My last scarf today is one of the most popular historically-themed designs created by Hermès: Aline Honoré’s Le Voyage de Pytheas. The illustration is inspired by the expeditions of ancient Greek explorer Pytheas. The Hermès catalog states, “In the sixth century BC, in the narrow inlet known as Lacydon, the Phoenicians founded their first colony, Massalia – the modern city of Marseille. The Greek Pytheas – a contemporary of Alexander the Great and Aristotle – was born there two hundred years later. Eager for new discoveries, he managed to convince the city assembly to finance an extraordinary journey, taking him far beyond the Mediterranean world to the unexplored seas of the far north, in search of amber and pewter. His itinerary established him as one of Europe's first explorers, bringing home a fascinating account of his adventures.” A central image in the manner of ancient nautical maps is surrounded by mosaic trompe l’oeil patterns resembling those of Minoan Crete, especially the ones found in the ancient Palace of Knossos.

I own two colorways of this amazing design. Below the pictures of my scarves are pics of an ancient nautical map and some examples of ancient Minoan mosaics.

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Please join me this week as we explore, learn and share during this fascinating journey of discovery with our wonderful silks.

Thank you for a great intro and so many scarves on theme, Fifi!

 

[Redbirdhermes]

Thank you, @Living.la.vida.fifi , for your wonderful introduction to this week’s theme of Scarf Imitates Art. And, thank you, @Cookiefiend , for hosting last week’s theme of repeated design elements.

This past year I decided that I needed more red scarves in my collection, and made a concerted effort to add them. I found the shades of red in recent seasons were not to my liking, so I began looking at vintage designs. I tagged this bright red scarf with the blue ducks (no name, TRR had it listed simply as “Hermes silk scarf”), and watched for weeks as the price dropped and dropped. Finally I threw it into my cart (after all, with all the discounts, according to H Math it was practically free) and it was mine.

Scarf in hand, I pulled out my Carrés d’art IV and identified it as La Mare aux Canards, 1981, by Daphné Duchesne.



Turning to @marietouchet in the Authentication thread. "Mare aux canards is an all time favorite of mine. It is supposed to look like cloisonne. Think Chinese vase ware. The ducks definitely look Chinese cloisonne - you can see the cloisons - where the metal would stick up to hold each color of enamel. The background has a basse taille look - where they engraved the bottom of the piece and would have used a transparent enamel - think Fabergé. And in certain colorways the background recedes - kinda 3D like."




My Scarf of the Day is La Mare aux Canards. With its repeated elements of cloisonné ducks, it is my crossover scarf this Sunday.

 

[Croisette7]

A belated thank you to loves, likes and in particular Fifi, Karenska, Croisette, Cookie and LKBNOLA !



Your starry scarf and your Arbre de vie are exquisite, Karenska!


A very cute scarf, Susie!


A happy event indeed!!



A master class how a scarf can transform a black top, Croisette!





I can't tire of seeing a Zabavushka, LKBNOLA! And very beautiful CW's of the other scarves.


Love the colourful persons on this CW!



I always learn something unexpected from your posts, Xincinsin! Those dolphins are adorable.



Thank you so much for hosting, Cookie! and your scarves are always wonderful examples !



Love your amours, and your cat is so cute!



You wear always the most perfectly coordinated outfits, Tlamdang, thank you for sharing!


This blue CeI with its green hem is perfection, scarf!


Those elegant CW's are so beautiful, Bruxelles!


Such a great design! Do wear it more often, Nomad!


You are completely right, and great pairing!


Thank you for a great intro and so many scarves on theme, Fifi!

Thank you, Agrume!

 

[Croisette7]

Thank you, @Living.la.vida.fifi , for your wonderful introduction to this week’s theme of Scarf Imitates Art. And, thank you, @Cookiefiend , for hosting last week’s theme of repeated design elements.

This past year I decided that I needed more red scarves in my collection, and made a concerted effort to add them. I found the shades of red in recent seasons were not to my liking, so I began looking at vintage designs. I tagged this bright red scarf with the blue ducks (no name, TRR had it listed simply as “Hermes silk scarf”), and watched for weeks as the price dropped and dropped. Finally I threw it into my cart (after all, with all the discounts, according to H Math it was practically free) and it was mine.

Scarf in hand, I pulled out my Carrés d’art IV and identified it as La Mare aux Canards, 1981, by Daphné Duchesne.

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Turning to @marietouchet in the Authentication thread. "Mare aux canards is an all time favorite of mine. It is supposed to look like cloisonne. Think Chinese vase ware. The ducks definitely look Chinese cloisonne - you can see the cloisons - where the metal would stick up to hold each color of enamel. The background has a basse taille look - where they engraved the bottom of the piece and would have used a transparent enamel - think Fabergé. And in certain colorways the background recedes - kinda 3D like."

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My Scarf of the Day is La Mare aux Canards. With its repeated elements of cloisonné ducks, it is my crossover scarf this Sunday.

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The red is beautiful on you, I think the 3D effect is more on the rare black/gold rainproof one.