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

[Nomad]

Today, I begin with a scarf from Hermès’ Fall/Winter 2021 season and a new format for me: Jan Bajtlik’s muffler L’Epopée d’Hermes. The design presents a snake and ladders game board illustrating the history and legacy of Hermès. Bajtlik’s colorful naive-style anecdotal illustrations with their fluid series of lively vignettes reminds me of comic art illustrations. After the modeling pic and collage pic of a few areas of the scarf, is a collage that presents the art of Australian artist and animator Ron Campbell, best known for his artwork on The Beatle’s Yellow Submarine, The Flintstones, The Jetsons and The Rugrats. I also include a piece by Matt Groenig creator of The Simpsons.
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Next is Christine Henry’s Cave Felem. A design based on ancient Pompeiian mosaics, it is executed as a mosaic fragment full of delightful details. The center medallion depicts a black cat pouncing from shrubbery while the corner panels show his prey and other garden creatures in the form of adorable mice, lizards, ladybugs, snails, bees and butterflies.

The artist cites as inspiration for her piece to be the famous Cave Canem mosaic found in the House of the Tragic Poet in Pompeii. I must also cite another wonderful Pompeiian mosaic found in the Casa del Fauno which portrays a beautifully realistic pouncing cat. This interpretation is a tongue-in-cheek play on these ancient works. Following the pics of the scarf are the original Roman mosaics cited.
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Françoise de la Perriere’s Early America pays homage to colonial America. The carré features an image of George and Martha Washington at its center executed in the simple, naive style of 18th century American portraiture and of Fraktur folk art which was a beautiful and decorative art style practiced by the Pennsylvania Dutch and German of the 17th-18th centuries. During that time, many people from the Alsace Region in Germany and Switzerland emigrated to the Pennsylvania countryside and their art aesthetic was adapted to American themes. The name Fraktur refers to the pointy quality of the writing style.


Surrounding the central graphic, there appears a delightful parade of animals, birds and children portrayed in the style of the popular American folk artform of paper cutting, or “carnivet.” In paper cutting, sheets of paper are folded several times and then painstakingly ornamented by cutting patterns with a small sharp scissors or a penknife called a carnivet. When the carefully cut sheets are unfolded they reveal designs that have a handmade feel and whimsical iconography. The beautiful designs of animals and children seem to be made made using the marble paper that was so popular in the 18th century.

Below, pics of two of my colorways. I own several CWs of this design, which is a favorite. The neutral CW below is of the original design which pictures squirrels in the center panel instead of the later portrait of George and Martha Washington.
The collage below the scarf pics depict clockwise beginning at the top left: a colonial naive-style portrait of George and Martha Washington; an 18th century sample of carnivet paper cutting art from the Met Museum; two examples of Pennsylvania German and Dutch fraktur art; and a sample of 18th century marbled paper.
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Bonnes Vibrations is a dynamic design created by Pierre Marie in 2016. This is an example of the artistic vision of the artist who is deeply interested in the interactions of complex geometric patterns, kinetic movement and decorative design.

This piece reminds me of the work of Op Art master Victor Vasarely and it has also been discussed in relation to Chladni patterns and figures, which are in essence the series of two-dimensional patterns that appear when a substance such as sand is placed on a square metal plate which is then made to vibrate at resonant frequencies by an oscillator.

Below, some pics of the scarf followed by a collage that shows an example of Chladni patterns in the upper section and paintings by Vasarely below
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Amazing examples! I love the muffler! I haven’t wanted to get the 70 epopee because I am on a 70 ban. But the muffler has such silk in those folds. Bravo for that amazing tie. And I do so love the psychedelic of vibrations. Fifi, your scarf closet is just amazing

 

[Maedi]

What an interesting scarf and yes, very Christmasy! I love the wintry colors. And I recognize those patterns. A scarf, but it’s not an ‘H’, it’s a ‘K’ .
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Oooh, I love this. Thank you for sharing. I am knitting a hat atm.

 

[Croisette7]

SOTD was Jardin des métamorphoses, by François Houtin. I had the blue one, but applied LKBNOLA‘s CCP after I found my favourite colourway. Houtin was first a landscape gardener before he learned how to do etchings. Apparently he likes doing leporellos. I enclose some (parts) of the etchings we have at home, many are cherished presents of a friend (including the leporello).

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Beautiful, Agrume!

Thank you so very much for your lovely comment, dear moma


Love that you highlighted these delightful dolphins


Thank you so much for your beautiful comment… It means so much coming from you! I didn’t recognize Tresors d’un Artiste at first from this knot! It is gorgeous and the perfect introductory scarf for the week’s theme. The style and layout of the illustration reminded a bit of a Matisse still-life


Such a fabulous design and amazing in this vibrant CW! The details resembling cloisonné are so intricate and beautiful


Oooh, I think that the retro living room idea is fantastic! I will find the pics I saved and share them with you via PM


Not stretching it at all! This is right on topic! A gorgeous CW and I adore the red hem echoing the colors of parts of the design. Love your accessories flat-lay, especially the flowered hat! I can imagine how chic you will have looked wearing these!


One of my favorite winter scarves. I wore my blue CW last week… Yours is divine!


You look amazing! Love your shoes and the hat, too!


Speechless… You are wearing one of my all-time Grail shawls!


Well, my favorite is the black CW but must be honest and say that every CW is marvelous and yours is dreamy


What a lovely comment… Thank you most kindly! You make all the work worthwhile


Beautiful!


What an amazing artpiece! Ans, when tied, it has a watercolor quality to it


Love Carre Kantha so much! Though I own a green moussie, I wish I had a 90 and my fav CW is your red


Perfect scarf for the week… a pictorial classic! Glad you posted it as it had to be featured this week


Love them on you


Perfect post for the week! The illustrations on the scarf are literally lifted from the original tapestry. Such a masterpiece and essential to the art lover, especially of medieval art and textiles. I was planning to post about this design but no longer have to since you so beautifully posted about it.


It is fabulous! So wearable… and I love the pin!


Magnificent silk and extraordinary etchings! Are they contained in book format?

Thank you, fifi!

Merci beaucoup, Croisette!

I love the Nutcracker, but I love even more your plissee!

Thank you so much, Agrume!

So well paired. Kudos!

Thank you so much for your compliment, Fifi! I have never seen the red as festive, but of course you are quite right!


You leave me speechless. As per usual.

Lovely, RBH!

All soooo wonderful, Karenska, especially the Arbre and the Chemin. You tied them so nicely!

Thank you kindly, Cookiefiend!

LKBNOLA, thank you so much! Can you imagine that that regate ring spent years unused in my closet until I found tPF and learned what I could do with it?

Now there‘s another scarf on my ever-growing wish list.

Aawww, thank you so much, Karenska!

Both cardigans and scarves are lovely. Red is a very difficult colour to match, all the more I congratulate you on these perfect red cardigans!

Oh, that green with the vivid pink is so lovely!


Thank you very kindly, LKBNOLA!

Thank you so much, Tasha!

Cookiefiend, thank you so much!

All so, so marvellous. Especially the Fauconnerie.

As always (and I am echoing many members here): Stunning.

That Clés…..

Hi, twin!

Thank you, dear Cookie, for that fun week! I learned so much…but then I always do, thanks to all the lovely ladies here!

Both so loevely!

That Kilim….

All just lovely. What more can one say.
Could you share a flat of the Parade de Leonhardi? Thank you very much in advance!

I love the H en bias, a perfect neutral!

That Turandot is far too pretty to be kept in it‘s box!

Thank you!

Fifi, what a great introduction. Thanks for hosting this week and showing us the connection between Scarves and Art!

Agrume, thank you very much!

RBH, to be honest, Mare aux Canards never really ticked any of my boxes. But the way you explained it helps me to think differently. Thank you very much for that!

That hem! And everything else! Sooo pretty!

That green brooch and the rest, all such a great look!

Thank you very much for your compliment, dear Karen!

That blue is so lovely, it gives the scarf quite another vibe. And the way you pair it with your sweater….

LOL! We need a knitting emoji here! (And there’s that fantastic blue again….)

I learned what to look for in Kantha. Thank you so much!

Sister (twice)! I meant to wear this tomorrow, will switch now. But FWIW, this is one of my favourite scarves of all times.

Both so lovely…..

Such fond memories are carried by this scarf. These are the best!

It looks great on you! Congratulations!

Wonderful.

Once again I like them all, but that Epopee wins hands down.

Thank you again, Susie!

Inspiration knows no borders and it travels far and wide both in time and place and of course, in mind. The design we know as Paisley originated in Persia, was popularized in India and China and then Europe, where it became known by the name of the town in West Scotland where the cloth was manufactured. In 2016, Hermès partnered with Paisley Museum, selecting a design from the many books of samples held in their collections for the Paisley from Paisley scarf, a tribute to the city, it's fabrics and it's talented designers. In this past season Hermes issued another Paisley design, this time by Aline Honore-- Paisley Blossom. This is not an adaptation from the catalogues but an artistic reinterpretation of an ancient motif. From the story behind:
"Present since the Middle Ages in the Middle East, the "buta" motif representing a delicate teardrop leaf, extended to India in the 16th century, and two centuries later adorned large fabrics that were very popular in Southern Asia and Europe. Faced with such success, many British textile manufacturers decided to produce the cashmere shawls themselves. The village of Paisley, in West Scotland quickly gained fame for the quality of their fabric and fine methods, to the point where the motif's name became synonymous with the Scottish village by the end of the 19th century. Designer Aline Honoré reinterpreted it in an elegant and floral version."
I wanted to show my shawl flat so you can see the eight small "butas" at the top above the central large teardrop.
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And I am very delighted that despite the 79 degree days we have been having lately, today it was chilly enough for me to wear it!
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This is absolutely dreamy, LKBNOLA!

 

[Karenska]

Oooh, I love this. Thank you for sharing. I am knitting a hat atm.

How nice, Maedi! This was a sampler scarf; it turned out well. Please PM me if you’d like the pattern.

 

[Karenska]

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I love Guepards! Especially in a MT. Beautiful.

 

[Karenska]

SOTD was Jardin des métamorphoses, by François Houtin. I had the blue one, but applied LKBNOLA‘s CCP after I found my favourite colourway. Houtin was first a landscape gardener before he learned how to do etchings. Apparently he likes doing leporellos. I enclose some (parts) of the etchings we have at home, many are cherished presents of a friend (including the leporello).

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Agrume, the scarf is stunning and a very beautiful color. That hem! You chose well in your CC. And your leporello is so interesting! Love the Christmas tree churchscape.

 

[Karenska]

Today, I begin with a scarf from Hermès’ Fall/Winter 2021 season and a new format for me: Jan Bajtlik’s muffler L’Epopée d’Hermes. The design presents a snake and ladders game board illustrating the history and legacy of Hermès. Bajtlik’s colorful naive-style anecdotal illustrations with their fluid series of lively vignettes reminds me of comic art illustrations. After the modeling pic and collage pic of a few areas of the scarf, is a collage that presents the art of Australian artist and animator Ron Campbell, best known for his artwork on The Beatle’s Yellow Submarine, The Flintstones, The Jetsons and The Rugrats. I also include a piece by Matt Groenig creator of The Simpsons.
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Next is Christine Henry’s Cave Felem. A design based on ancient Pompeiian mosaics, it is executed as a mosaic fragment full of delightful details. The center medallion depicts a black cat pouncing from shrubbery while the corner panels show his prey and other garden creatures in the form of adorable mice, lizards, ladybugs, snails, bees and butterflies.

The artist cites as inspiration for her piece to be the famous Cave Canem mosaic found in the House of the Tragic Poet in Pompeii. I must also cite another wonderful Pompeiian mosaic found in the Casa del Fauno which portrays a beautifully realistic pouncing cat. This interpretation is a tongue-in-cheek play on these ancient works. Following the pics of the scarf are the original Roman mosaics cited.
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Françoise de la Perriere’s Early America pays homage to colonial America. The carré features an image of George and Martha Washington at its center executed in the simple, naive style of 18th century American portraiture and of Fraktur folk art which was a beautiful and decorative art style practiced by the Pennsylvania Dutch and German of the 17th-18th centuries. During that time, many people from the Alsace Region in Germany and Switzerland emigrated to the Pennsylvania countryside and their art aesthetic was adapted to American themes. The name Fraktur refers to the pointy quality of the writing style.


Surrounding the central graphic, there appears a delightful parade of animals, birds and children portrayed in the style of the popular American folk artform of paper cutting, or “carnivet.” In paper cutting, sheets of paper are folded several times and then painstakingly ornamented by cutting patterns with a small sharp scissors or a penknife called a carnivet. When the carefully cut sheets are unfolded they reveal designs that have a handmade feel and whimsical iconography. The beautiful designs of animals and children seem to be made made using the marble paper that was so popular in the 18th century.

Below, pics of two of my colorways. I own several CWs of this design, which is a favorite. The neutral CW below is of the original design which pictures squirrels in the center panel instead of the later portrait of George and Martha Washington.
The collage below the scarf pics depict clockwise beginning at the top left: a colonial naive-style portrait of George and Martha Washington; an 18th century sample of carnivet paper cutting art from the Met Museum; two examples of Pennsylvania German and Dutch fraktur art; and a sample of 18th century marbled paper.
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Bonnes Vibrations is a dynamic design created by Pierre Marie in 2016. This is an example of the artistic vision of the artist who is deeply interested in the interactions of complex geometric patterns, kinetic movement and decorative design.

This piece reminds me of the work of Op Art master Victor Vasarely and it has also been discussed in relation to Chladni patterns and figures, which are in essence the series of two-dimensional patterns that appear when a substance such as sand is placed on a square metal plate which is then made to vibrate at resonant frequencies by an oscillator.

Below, some pics of the scarf followed by a collage that shows an example of Chladni patterns in the upper section and paintings by Vasarely below
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Fifi, the L’Epopee is a muffler? It looks like a 90. Fantastic knot, oh my! Very beautiful and I am enjoying your. Mini-theses.

 

[momasaurus]

When this week started, I thought that I couldn‘t contribute anything. Then I thought of Napoleon and a few others. And then I happened to find this old engraving on the internet:

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Here‘s the H-Scarf, my very first one, one that I love dearly. L’Hiver en Poste. Until today (while looking for a green one, as some tPFers know) I had never given a thought to the real Bull and Mouth. It seems that it really existed. I‘d never have found that out if it hadn‘t been for you all!

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I love my Hiver en Poste also - such beautiful details!

 

[Karenska]

Amazing examples! I love the muffler! I haven’t wanted to get the 70 epopee because I am on a 70 ban. But the muffler has such silk in those folds. Bravo for that amazing tie. And I do so love the psychedelic of vibrations. Fifi, your scarf closet is just amazing

I must second that! And yours truly is on Ban Island, too.

 

[Karenska]

I love my Hiver en Poste also - such beautiful details!

Hi Moma, which cw do you have?

 

[Marie-the-Mary]

SOTD is Acinonyx Jubatus, based on this Robert Dallet painting.

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This picture is so beautiful ! I love the mirror effect of the blue/green part of the scarf with the blue-tinged snowy background interspersed with green pine needles. As well as the humorous contrast between the scarf savannah and the North-American snowscape. You are an artist

 

[Karenska]

SOTD, off-theme, but it’s one of my grails - mini BdG geant triangle in heavenly navy, champagne, vermillion and that one purple block. Does anyone know the official name of that color, please? I would say magenta. The pin is Nicole Barr’s Santa Moon SS and enamel.

 

[Redbirdhermes]

Today I'm wearing Persona by Loïc Dubigeon, which I find most interesting for the masks. According to Hermès, "These figurines and African masks from different periods belonged to tribal chieftains and were handed down from generation to generation as tokens of power or objects of ritual."



I have two artists' masks hanging in my home. The first was made by a Native American artist which we purchased many years ago and hangs above my desk. The second was made by my daughter and is in my kitchen. She was fortunate to work a couple of summers during high school at a local puppet and mask theater. She is now an artist and an art teacher herself.




Persona

 

[Redbirdhermes]

This picture is so beautiful ! I love the mirror effect of the blue/green part of the scarf with the blue-tinged snowy background interspersed with green pine needles. As well as the humorous contrast between the scarf savannah and the North-American snowscape. You are an artist

Thank you for your comments which are beyond kind. I had first tied this scarf with the yellow-beige rock next to my face. A quick glance at my modeling shots showed that to be a huge mistake, so I retied and reshot the photos. I guess it was worth it.

 

[Julide]

Today I'm wearing Persona by Loïc Dubigeon, which I find most interesting for the masks. According to Hermès, "These figurines and African masks from different periods belonged to tribal chieftains and were handed down from generation to generation as tokens of power or objects of ritual."

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I have two artists' masks hanging in my home. The first was made by a Native American artist which we purchased many years ago and hangs above my desk. The second was made by my daughter and is in my kitchen. She was fortunate to work a couple of summers during high school at a local puppet and mask theater. She is now an artist and an art teacher herself.

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Persona
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Completely off topic but you rarely see mace on people shelves!! One of my fav sweet/savory spices