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

[xincinsin]

I like artworks which show multiperspectives or shifting perspectives, or simply fool the eye by playing on perspective. I first came across the concept of foreshortening when I was reading about the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Michelangelo painted a man leaning backwards on a section of ceiling which was curving forwards. I was so impressed!

I adore Escher's drawings for their play on perspective and tesselation. DS2 had to draw a tesselated design for his elementary class art lesson. I was so envious! My art lessons were mainly still life of flowers.

Promenade a Faubourg was acquired because it reminded me of Escher.

I stalked Fiacres for quite some time because I loved the shifting perspective from ground level to overhead. It's very subtle but oh so fun!


Another scarf I stalked was Cirque Moliere. It isn't rare but I just couldn't find a cw I liked. I'm very happy with the dark blue cw I finally bought.

My only complaint is the upside down people when I use a bias fold. Otherwise, I'm tickled by the audience! The amphitheatre is drawn using a fisheye lens effect so we have a full frontal view of the people. I particularly like the lady with the binoculars!

The scarf with the greatest shifts in perspective I own is Nothing But a Dreamer. The artist has used a jumbled perspective and a crazy shifting scale to represent the surreal nature of a dreamscape.

 

[Redbirdhermes]

I first visited Scotland as a college student and fell in love with Scottish jewelry. Today I'd like to focus on some of the Scottish jewelry featured in the Hermès scarf Fleurs D'ecosse.



Beginning in the upper left are examples of the kilt pin. The pin is usually worn on the lower corner of the outer apron of a kilt. It's purpose is to add weight to prevent the apron from blowing open. The Armstrong family kilt pin represents my Scottish ancestors.




In the upper right are examples of Scottish Luckenbooth brooches. This brooch is heart shaped and is often given as a token of love. It often comes in the form of two hearts woven together and more ornate brooches have a crown pattern.




Moving to the lower right we see examples of feather brooches. This photo is of a vintage Scottish plume feather brooch pin from MoodyBoudoir on Etsy.




Finally on the lower left are brooches that were used to fasten clothing together. The ring and pin style is known as a penannular brooch.




My SOTD is Fleurs D'ecosse. I was only outside for a few moments. Yes, it is snowing heavily here right now.

 

[xincinsin]

I first visited Scotland as a college student and fell in love with Scottish jewelry. Today I'd like to focus on some of the Scottish jewelry featured in the Hermès scarf Fleurs D'ecosse.

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Beginning in the upper left are examples of the kilt pin. The pin is usually worn on the lower corner of the outer apron of a kilt. It's purpose is to add weight to prevent the apron from blowing open. The Armstrong family kilt pin represents my Scottish ancestors.

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In the upper right are examples of Scottish Luckenbooth brooches. This brooch is heart shaped and is often given as a token of love. It often comes in the form of two hearts woven together and more ornate brooches have a crown pattern.

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Moving to the lower right we see examples of feather brooches. This photo is of a vintage Scottish plume feather brooch pin from MoodyBoudoir on Etsy.

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Finally on the lower left are brooches that were used to fasten clothing together. The ring and pin style is known as a penannular brooch.

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My SOTD is Fleurs D'ecosse. I was only outside for a few moments. Yes, it is snowing heavily here right now.

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Never seen this cw before! Very pretty!

 

[LKBNOLA]

My scarf today is the 90 version of @Living.la.vida.fifi 's gorgeous mousseline. This is one of those designs like Premieres Mains, Au Bout du Monde and Reves de Corail that I fell head over heels for and could not rest until I found one. I collect by artist but leave room for "lucky finds" and the occasional "coup de foudre" of which this is definitely one. I've tied on the purple bias side in honor of the flower but it is equally ravishing on the other bias fold. I also share a page of sketches from the artists notebook which I found on his instagram and the scarf flat. From "the story behind:"
"This scarf takes its inspiration from the flower drawings in the notebook of Benoit Pierre Emery. Three irises and a peony come together to form a sensitive and delicate composition. Iris, in Greek mythology, is the messenger of the gods, just like Hermes. Winged, light and fleet-footed, she is dressed in a veil of rainbow colours, a marvellous vision born from the union of sun and rain. As such, Iris symbolises this link between earth and sky, humans and gods. The elegant flower – whose petals reflect all the colours of the rainbow with their changing, scintillating, and “iridescent” texture – is aptly named after the goddess."

 

[LKBNOLA]

SOYD was Dans un jardin anglais. To plan a garden, knowing how it looks like in summer, autumn, winter and then spring is an art in itself. And to plan those large scapes, with trees you will never see grown yourself, is even more awe-inspiring.

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What you say about gardens is so true @Agrume. My mother was an inveterate "garden tourist" and sought out places to visit everywhere she traveled. She passed that love and appreciation on to all of us. What a pretty DuJA in these pinks and purples!

I like artworks which show multiperspectives or shifting perspectives, or simply fool the eye by playing on perspective. I first came across the concept of foreshortening when I was reading about the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Michelangelo painted a man leaning backwards on a section of ceiling which was curving forwards. I was so impressed!

I adore Escher's drawings for their play on perspective and tesselation. DS2 had to draw a tesselated design for his elementary class art lesson. I was so envious! My art lessons were mainly still life of flowers.

Promenade a Faubourg was acquired because it reminded me of Escher.
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I stalked Fiacres for quite some time because I loved the shifting perspective from ground level to overhead. It's very subtle but oh so fun!
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Another scarf I stalked was Cirque Moliere. It isn't rare but I just couldn't find a cw I liked. I'm very happy with the dark blue cw I finally bought.
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My only complaint is the upside down people when I use a bias fold. Otherwise, I'm tickled by the audience! The amphitheatre is drawn using a fisheye lens effect so we have a full frontal view of the people. I particularly like the lady with the binoculars!
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The scarf with the greatest shifts in perspective I own is Nothing But a Dreamer. The artist has used a jumbled perspective and a crazy shifting scale to represent the surreal nature of a dreamscape.
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Such interesting observations and such perfect examples @xincinsin! You have sent me back to examine the dense world of Nothing But a Dreamer with a new "perspective" as it were

I first visited Scotland as a college student and fell in love with Scottish jewelry. Today I'd like to focus on some of the Scottish jewelry featured in the Hermès scarf Fleurs D'ecosse.

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Beginning in the upper left are examples of the kilt pin. The pin is usually worn on the lower corner of the outer apron of a kilt. It's purpose is to add weight to prevent the apron from blowing open. The Armstrong family kilt pin represents my Scottish ancestors.

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In the upper right are examples of Scottish Luckenbooth brooches. This brooch is heart shaped and is often given as a token of love. It often comes in the form of two hearts woven together and more ornate brooches have a crown pattern.

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Moving to the lower right we see examples of feather brooches. This photo is of a vintage Scottish plume feather brooch pin from MoodyBoudoir on Etsy.

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Finally on the lower left are brooches that were used to fasten clothing together. The ring and pin style is known as a penannular brooch.

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My SOTD is Fleurs D'ecosse. I was only outside for a few moments. Yes, it is snowing heavily here right now.

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This was a wonderful post! You are showing my favorite cw of this design. My great grandparents came from Aberdeen and Edinburgh and Scottish lore and love is strong in my family! I keep an eye out for this design, too.

 

[Cookiefiend]

SOYD was Dans un jardin anglais. To plan a garden, knowing how it looks like in summer, autumn, winter and then spring is an art in itself. And to plan those large scapes, with trees you will never see grown yourself, is even more awe-inspiring.

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So true

 

[Cookiefiend]

I like artworks which show multiperspectives or shifting perspectives, or simply fool the eye by playing on perspective. I first came across the concept of foreshortening when I was reading about the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Michelangelo painted a man leaning backwards on a section of ceiling which was curving forwards. I was so impressed!

I adore Escher's drawings for their play on perspective and tesselation. DS2 had to draw a tesselated design for his elementary class art lesson. I was so envious! My art lessons were mainly still life of flowers.

Promenade a Faubourg was acquired because it reminded me of Escher.
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I stalked Fiacres for quite some time because I loved the shifting perspective from ground level to overhead. It's very subtle but oh so fun!
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Another scarf I stalked was Cirque Moliere. It isn't rare but I just couldn't find a cw I liked. I'm very happy with the dark blue cw I finally bought.
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My only complaint is the upside down people when I use a bias fold. Otherwise, I'm tickled by the audience! The amphitheatre is drawn using a fisheye lens effect so we have a full frontal view of the people. I particularly like the lady with the binoculars!
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The scarf with the greatest shifts in perspective I own is Nothing But a Dreamer. The artist has used a jumbled perspective and a crazy shifting scale to represent the surreal nature of a dreamscape.
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Marvelous post Xincinsin! We are cousins with Promenade a Faubourg - it also makes me think of Escher! Thank you for the close ups of Cirque Moliere - it's a scarf I've often looked at but I so appreciate the close ups... and that lady with the binoculars is fabulous!

I first visited Scotland as a college student and fell in love with Scottish jewelry. Today I'd like to focus on some of the Scottish jewelry featured in the Hermès scarf Fleurs D'ecosse.

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Beginning in the upper left are examples of the kilt pin. The pin is usually worn on the lower corner of the outer apron of a kilt. It's purpose is to add weight to prevent the apron from blowing open. The Armstrong family kilt pin represents my Scottish ancestors.

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In the upper right are examples of Scottish Luckenbooth brooches. This brooch is heart shaped and is often given as a token of love. It often comes in the form of two hearts woven together and more ornate brooches have a crown pattern.

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Moving to the lower right we see examples of feather brooches. This photo is of a vintage Scottish plume feather brooch pin from MoodyBoudoir on Etsy.

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Finally on the lower left are brooches that were used to fasten clothing together. The ring and pin style is known as a penannular brooch.

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My SOTD is Fleurs D'ecosse. I was only outside for a few moments. Yes, it is snowing heavily here right now.

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Another extraordinary post! If you dont mind I'm going to cut and paste the names of the items in my word doc?

My scarf today is the 90 version of @Living.la.vida.fifi 's gorgeous mousseline. This is one of those designs like Premieres Mains, Au Bout du Monde and Reves de Corail that I fell head over heels for and could not rest until I found one. I collect by artist but leave room for "lucky finds" and the occasional "coup de foudre" of which this is definitely one. I've tied on the purple bias side in honor of the flower but it is equally ravishing on the other bias fold. I also share a page of sketches from the artists notebook which I found on his instagram and the scarf flat. From "the story behind:"
"This scarf takes its inspiration from the flower drawings in the notebook of Benoit Pierre Emery. Three irises and a peony come together to form a sensitive and delicate composition. Iris, in Greek mythology, is the messenger of the gods, just like Hermes. Winged, light and fleet-footed, she is dressed in a veil of rainbow colours, a marvellous vision born from the union of sun and rain. As such, Iris symbolises this link between earth and sky, humans and gods. The elegant flower – whose petals reflect all the colours of the rainbow with their changing, scintillating, and “iridescent” texture – is aptly named after the goddess."

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So beautiful and extraordinary on this lavender sweater!

 

[monteverdi]

My scarf today is the 90 version of @Living.la.vida.fifi 's gorgeous mousseline. This is one of those designs like Premieres Mains, Au Bout du Monde and Reves de Corail that I fell head over heels for and could not rest until I found one. I collect by artist but leave room for "lucky finds" and the occasional "coup de foudre" of which this is definitely one. I've tied on the purple bias side in honor of the flower but it is equally ravishing on the other bias fold. I also share a page of sketches from the artists notebook which I found on his instagram and the scarf flat. From "the story behind:"
"This scarf takes its inspiration from the flower drawings in the notebook of Benoit Pierre Emery. Three irises and a peony come together to form a sensitive and delicate composition. Iris, in Greek mythology, is the messenger of the gods, just like Hermes. Winged, light and fleet-footed, she is dressed in a veil of rainbow colours, a marvellous vision born from the union of sun and rain. As such, Iris symbolises this link between earth and sky, humans and gods. The elegant flower – whose petals reflect all the colours of the rainbow with their changing, scintillating, and “iridescent” texture – is aptly named after the goddess."

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Stunning on you!

 

[Cookiefiend]

Wearing today La Danse des Chevaux by Jean-Louis Sauvat. I love his work - the lines and movement of color are so beautiful.

 

[Redbirdhermes]

Wearing today La Danse des Chevaux by Jean-Louis Sauvat. I love his work - the lines and movement of color are so beautiful.
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Fantastic colorway of this scarf, Cookie. Feel free to record the information I gave on Fleurs D'ecosse. I know you have a gorgeous colorway of this scarf as well.

 

[Nomad]

SOTD is Pavement, with its mosaic tiles

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ahhhhh so nice in black! I Love Mosaics. Congrats on this beauty find

Channeling @Redbirdhermes with Pavements! Bonus photo of the Cave Canem from our visit there in 1989!
(Could have been a SoS but I didn’t have this scarf then! )
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love the mosaics in pavements and mosaics in real life haha. Wonderful post and beautiful scarf w the white and jeans!

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So classic! And such a pretty raspberry color to highlight this scarf!

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wow! Agree w you and others who have commented. This colorway is amazing! Also love how you tied the first one. can’t figure it out?

Ex Libris en Kimonos is a masterful design created by the duo of artists that goes by Anamorphée. The classic Hermès emblem of the Ex Libris is interpreted using kimono patterns from the archives of the Japanese fashion house Matsuzakya in Kyoto. Since the establishment dates back to the 17th century, many were ancient cloths which were made available to the artists for inspiration. Though the wave graphics appear in the kimonos, the design also reminds me if The Great Wave by Hokusai.
Following pics of the scarf, a few examples of these exquisite fabrics and an antique kimono plus the Hokusai
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Cavaliers Peuls was designed by Jean de Fougerolle in 1997. Inspired by the African Fulani Horsemen of the title, the scarf depicts a number of vignettes of the daily life, hunting and horsemanship of the Fulani people, who are the largest ethnic group of the Sahel and West Africa.

The illustrations recall classic 19th century hunting scenes made by European colonialists in the African continent. After the scarf pics, a few images of engravings and paintings of the era. The painting is by French painter Horace Vernet.
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This Etude pour un Iris Arc en Ciel moussie is the latest scarf to enter my collection. The meshing of the colors creating fluid, transparent yet vibrant areas when tied, plus the fine line graphics, recall watercolor illustrations. Below the scarf, a collage of watercolors.
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Premieres Mains, or First Hands, was designed by Zoe Pauwels and was directly inspired by the prehistoric marvel of the Lascaux Caves in the department of the Dordogne in southwestern France. Discovered in 1940, the extensive murals that cover the walls and ceilings of the cave represent an invaluable record of Upper Paleolithic people, their artistic expression and life.

Following pictures of the scarf, a collage of images of the murals at Lascaux. I wasn’t able to find document of any hand prints from Lascaux, but images have been found at other prehistoric sites in the area such as Chauvet and the prehistoric caves in Northern Spain.
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speechless to all this beauty! Wow! Thanks for sharing. That iris moussie is just stunning!

SOYD was Dans un jardin anglais. To plan a garden, knowing how it looks like in summer, autumn, winter and then spring is an art in itself. And to plan those large scapes, with trees you will never see grown yourself, is even more awe-inspiring.

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always love it when someone posts their anglais. Gorgeous against the black.

I like artworks which show multiperspectives or shifting perspectives, or simply fool the eye by playing on perspective. I first came across the concept of foreshortening when I was reading about the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Michelangelo painted a man leaning backwards on a section of ceiling which was curving forwards. I was so impressed!

I adore Escher's drawings for their play on perspective and tesselation. DS2 had to draw a tesselated design for his elementary class art lesson. I was so envious! My art lessons were mainly still life of flowers.

Promenade a Faubourg was acquired because it reminded me of Escher.
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I stalked Fiacres for quite some time because I loved the shifting perspective from ground level to overhead. It's very subtle but oh so fun!
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Another scarf I stalked was Cirque Moliere. It isn't rare but I just couldn't find a cw I liked. I'm very happy with the dark blue cw I finally bought.
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My only complaint is the upside down people when I use a bias fold. Otherwise, I'm tickled by the audience! The amphitheatre is drawn using a fisheye lens effect so we have a full frontal view of the people. I particularly like the lady with the binoculars!
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The scarf with the greatest shifts in perspective I own is Nothing But a Dreamer. The artist has used a jumbled perspective and a crazy shifting scale to represent the surreal nature of a dreamscape.
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love reading your stories and quests and choices. Great examples this week!

I first visited Scotland as a college student and fell in love with Scottish jewelry. Today I'd like to focus on some of the Scottish jewelry featured in the Hermès scarf Fleurs D'ecosse.

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Beginning in the upper left are examples of the kilt pin. The pin is usually worn on the lower corner of the outer apron of a kilt. It's purpose is to add weight to prevent the apron from blowing open. The Armstrong family kilt pin represents my Scottish ancestors.

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In the upper right are examples of Scottish Luckenbooth brooches. This brooch is heart shaped and is often given as a token of love. It often comes in the form of two hearts woven together and more ornate brooches have a crown pattern.

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Moving to the lower right we see examples of feather brooches. This photo is of a vintage Scottish plume feather brooch pin from MoodyBoudoir on Etsy.

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Finally on the lower left are brooches that were used to fasten clothing together. The ring and pin style is known as a penannular brooch.

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My SOTD is Fleurs D'ecosse. I was only outside for a few moments. Yes, it is snowing heavily here right now.

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I copied cookie and pasted to my file too haha. Amazing post for this beauty!! @Snausages has the same cw too? @Cookiefiend your cw is still being illusive to me :-/

My scarf today is the 90 version of @Living.la.vida.fifi 's gorgeous mousseline. This is one of those designs like Premieres Mains, Au Bout du Monde and Reves de Corail that I fell head over heels for and could not rest until I found one. I collect by artist but leave room for "lucky finds" and the occasional "coup de foudre" of which this is definitely one. I've tied on the purple bias side in honor of the flower but it is equally ravishing on the other bias fold. I also share a page of sketches from the artists notebook which I found on his instagram and the scarf flat. From "the story behind:"
"This scarf takes its inspiration from the flower drawings in the notebook of Benoit Pierre Emery. Three irises and a peony come together to form a sensitive and delicate composition. Iris, in Greek mythology, is the messenger of the gods, just like Hermes. Winged, light and fleet-footed, she is dressed in a veil of rainbow colours, a marvellous vision born from the union of sun and rain. As such, Iris symbolises this link between earth and sky, humans and gods. The elegant flower – whose petals reflect all the colours of the rainbow with their changing, scintillating, and “iridescent” texture – is aptly named after the goddess."

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Gorgeous! Gorgeous with the sweater!

Wearing today La Danse des Chevaux by Jean-Louis Sauvat. I love his work - the lines and movement of color are so beautiful.
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Wow. Wonderful look! I didn’t remember that you had this colorway. I tried one on this week but it was blah on me. Dark drab colors.

 

[Nomad]

Sotd my third and last CI.
and @xincinsin thanks so much for pointing out that CI had that metallic gold. I love the metallic gold in the fuschia CI (I think is the one) The most! But don’t own it.

 

[Cookiefiend]

Fantastic colorway of this scarf, Cookie. Feel free to record the information I gave on Fleurs D'ecosse. I know you have a gorgeous colorway of this scarf as well.

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

ahhhhh so nice in black! I Love Mosaics. Congrats on this beauty find

love the mosaics in pavements and mosaics in real life haha. Wonderful post and beautiful scarf w the white and jeans!

So classic! And such a pretty raspberry color to highlight this scarf!

wow! Agree w you and others who have commented. This colorway is amazing! Also love how you tied the first one. can’t figure it out?

speechless to all this beauty! Wow! Thanks for sharing. That iris moussie is just stunning!

always love it when someone posts their anglais. Gorgeous against the black.

love reading your stories and quests and choices. Great examples this week!

I copied cookie and pasted to my file too haha. Amazing post for this beauty!! @Snausages has the same cw too? @Cookiefiend your cw is still being illusive to me :-/

Gorgeous! Gorgeous with the sweater!

Wow. Wonderful look! I didn’t remember that you had this colorway. I tried one on this week but it was blah on me. Dark drab colors.

Thank you Nomad, for both of your kind comments!
I really like this cw of LDdC - it has nice right colors on both sides, it’s super versatile! Today has been so dreary - cool and rainy - so I decided to wear my own sunshine!

Sotd my third and last CI.
and @xincinsin thanks so much for pointing out that my other one has that metallic gold. I love the metallic gold in the fuschia CI (I think is the one).
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Ohhhhh - this is beautiful too!

 

[Living.la.vida.fifi]

Fifi, I had to look up Currier & Ives and I agree, you are right.

Thank you! ❤

Cookie, now I can appreciate that scarf much more!

Fifi, how do you do this ruffled knot in the first picture?

I love maps neqarly as much as scarves….

A lovely design!

What a wonderful brighly coloured outfit!
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Dear Susie, I will share a tutorial on that knot that I call the Pierrot Collar knot as well as the pic of my Parade de Leonhardi flat that you requested.


You wear it so beautifully… It is a silken masterpiece


A timeless classic


Love the colors, too… that particular shade of slate-ish green is fabulous… and the red tartan! Perfect holiday scarf
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Dear Fifi, I‘m looking forward to both the tutorial as well as the flat pic.

You and many others here are so knowledgeable about our beloved scarves. Couldn‘t you and other sages give some kind of online lecture that a mere mortal like me could attend? While listening to that lecture I would be kept from looking for more scarves for a while and learn a lot, and both Mr. Susie as well as my credit card would appreciate that very very much!
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Please hang tight, dear Susie… I have a very busy week, but promise to share the tutorial and pic of Leonhardi… Your lovely comments are humbling, indeed

Perfect all the way around! ❤


oh my… I’m crazy about the colors too! Fantastic looks, and a matching Bolide!

Fifi, my dear sweet Fifi - you are just incredible. You sometimes bring tears to my eyes. So much beauty in each post, so much invaluable information that you share with us.
Thank you. ❤❤❤

My dear Cookie, such a beautiful sentiment here… I am so deeply humbled and happy by your words

OMG, yes Fifi and Croisette should host a webinar~

Haha! We ALL bow before Croisette and her vast and exquisite collection and long history as an H collector

Maybe one of the recent visitors or Paris members can tell us @momasaurus ! Maybe one of the connected parks? I was only in Paris so briefly in 2019-- just went to see Notre Dame in progress and hang out on the Ile St Louis...

@Karenska!

All your beautiful mod shots are making me want one @Nomad! Fabulous with your chunky sweater IMO.

What a beautiful cw of Pavements @Cookiefiend.

Still haven't found mine @SusieAugusta Still crazy about yours

Just a perfect pairing all the way around @momasaurus!

Thank you so much!

Gorgeous examples and tie-ins @Living.la.vida.fifi! Echoing everyone's appreciation here for your knowledge and for your generosity. Delighted to be twins on ELeK and sisters on Premieres Mains. I am cousins on two formats of Iris (plan to post later as well) but I would adore a moussie-- it is the perfect format for such an ethereal design.

Hear, hear! I totally agree @SusieAugusta!

Collapsing quotes here @momasaurus to agree with you and the others on the idea of a webinar. I also prefer colors that "IMHO best represent the design" but I am learning to be flexible and finally, I would also wear that grey Dame a lot-- it is beautiful!

Such sweet and valuable words… Thank you ever so much! Iris is a masterpiece and magnificent in all formats and CWs, but I must agree that is positively ethereal and sublime in mousseline form

SOYD was Dans un jardin anglais. To plan a garden, knowing how it looks like in summer, autumn, winter and then spring is an art in itself. And to plan those large scapes, with trees you will never see grown yourself, is even more awe-inspiring.

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A coveted design that is a work of art

I like artworks which show multiperspectives or shifting perspectives, or simply fool the eye by playing on perspective. I first came across the concept of foreshortening when I was reading about the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Michelangelo painted a man leaning backwards on a section of ceiling which was curving forwards. I was so impressed!

I adore Escher's drawings for their play on perspective and tesselation. DS2 had to draw a tesselated design for his elementary class art lesson. I was so envious! My art lessons were mainly still life of flowers.

Promenade a Faubourg was acquired because it reminded me of Escher.
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I stalked Fiacres for quite some time because I loved the shifting perspective from ground level to overhead. It's very subtle but oh so fun!
View attachment 5274784
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Another scarf I stalked was Cirque Moliere. It isn't rare but I just couldn't find a cw I liked. I'm very happy with the dark blue cw I finally bought.
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My only complaint is the upside down people when I use a bias fold. Otherwise, I'm tickled by the audience! The amphitheatre is drawn using a fisheye lens effect so we have a full frontal view of the people. I particularly like the lady with the binoculars!
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The scarf with the greatest shifts in perspective I own is Nothing But a Dreamer. The artist has used a jumbled perspective and a crazy shifting scale to represent the surreal nature of a dreamscape.
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Love the variety and amazing examples in this post… I need a Cirque Molier… Such a fabulous, dynamic, painterly design!

I first visited Scotland as a college student and fell in love with Scottish jewelry. Today I'd like to focus on some of the Scottish jewelry featured in the Hermès scarf Fleurs D'ecosse.

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Beginning in the upper left are examples of the kilt pin. The pin is usually worn on the lower corner of the outer apron of a kilt. It's purpose is to add weight to prevent the apron from blowing open. The Armstrong family kilt pin represents my Scottish ancestors.

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In the upper right are examples of Scottish Luckenbooth brooches. This brooch is heart shaped and is often given as a token of love. It often comes in the form of two hearts woven together and more ornate brooches have a crown pattern.

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Moving to the lower right we see examples of feather brooches. This photo is of a vintage Scottish plume feather brooch pin from MoodyBoudoir on Etsy.

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Finally on the lower left are brooches that were used to fasten clothing together. The ring and pin style is known as a penannular brooch.

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My SOTD is Fleurs D'ecosse. I was only outside for a few moments. Yes, it is snowing heavily here right now.

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I am so glad that you posted about Ecosse as I plan to feature the design on my IG for Christmas and you have just made my work describing it a lot easier as I will take note of examples, if that is ok with you. It is an extraordinary design and beautiful in this CW

My scarf today is the 90 version of @Living.la.vida.fifi 's gorgeous mousseline. This is one of those designs like Premieres Mains, Au Bout du Monde and Reves de Corail that I fell head over heels for and could not rest until I found one. I collect by artist but leave room for "lucky finds" and the occasional "coup de foudre" of which this is definitely one. I've tied on the purple bias side in honor of the flower but it is equally ravishing on the other bias fold. I also share a page of sketches from the artists notebook which I found on his instagram and the scarf flat. From "the story behind:"
"This scarf takes its inspiration from the flower drawings in the notebook of Benoit Pierre Emery. Three irises and a peony come together to form a sensitive and delicate composition. Iris, in Greek mythology, is the messenger of the gods, just like Hermes. Winged, light and fleet-footed, she is dressed in a veil of rainbow colours, a marvellous vision born from the union of sun and rain. As such, Iris symbolises this link between earth and sky, humans and gods. The elegant flower – whose petals reflect all the colours of the rainbow with their changing, scintillating, and “iridescent” texture – is aptly named after the goddess."

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So fabulous! Truly a work or art… I regret not owning the 90 version

Wearing today La Danse des Chevaux by Jean-Louis Sauvat. I love his work - the lines and movement of color are so beautiful.
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Love this scarf and the way you wear it… It is so painterly and almost reminds me of the movement and fluidity of Degas’ horses

Sotd my third and last CI.
and @xincinsin thanks so much for pointing out that CI had that metallic gold. I love the metallic gold in the fuschia CI (I think is the one) The most! But don’t own it.
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Love this so much! You are so lucky to own these beauties

 

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Ndop was created by the Anamorphée duo basing their design on the Ndop ceremonial textiles produced by the Bamileke people of the Central African region of Cameroon. The process that the Bamileke women use to create these textiles is an interesting one. They begin with a basic fabric of strip-woven cotton upon which the artisans stitch resist designs in raffia thread. The cloth is then dyed with indigo coloring after which the raffia stitches get unpicked to reveal geometric patterns of white resist against the dark blue background. The striking linear, abstract patterns follow traditional tribal styles and pictorial symbols.

Below, some pics of the scarf followed by Bamileke Ndop cloth.




Les Fêtes du Roy Soleil was designed by Michel Duchène as a tribute to the rich cultural heritage of the French monarchy, specifically the magnificent reign of Louis XIV. The illustration presents various elaborately dressed courtiers and performers at the royal pageants, galas and spectacles which took place at the Court of Versailles.

The elaborate court ceremonies were not only diversions and entertainment but also an opportunity to showcase the glory and power of the king and were created by the greatest artists of the age as well as by artisans dedicated to creating these productions. Fanciful theatrical stage settings are the backdrop for richly costumed processions, equestrian tournaments, theatre performances, church ceremonies and spectacular firework displays.

I own three CWs of this magnificent design. Following some scarf pics, a collage of period engravings of these courtly events as well as a modern artistic rendition of Louis and his court during a pageant. Top left is a period illustration of a carousel performed by the Sun King in front of the Tuileries in 1662.




Tresors du Nil, or Treasures of the Nile was designed by Joachim Metz inspired by the art, jewelry, murals and objects found in the excavated palaces and funereal chambers of Egypt’s Nile Valley.
Following pics of the scarf, a collage of a few pieces that appear pictured on the scarf. Beginning at the upper left and moving clockwise: the funereal mask of King Tutankhamun, a bejeweled winged scarab pectoral and the Eye of Horus pendant from King Tut’s tomb; a Goddess Maat mural from Queen Nefertari’s tomb and a pair of earrings belonging to Queen Twoset.




Finally, Tapis Persans by Pierre Marie takes inspiration from traditional Persian carpets and textiles. The Hermès catalog states, “The history of Persian carpets dates back thousands of years, beginning with the nomadic peoples of the steppes of central Asia… The oldest surviving example – the celebrated Pazryk carpet from the Altai mountains (4th century BCE) – is an eloquent testament to its creators’ aesthetic sensibility… Persian rugs became enormously popular in Europe from the 13th century onwards. They were used to cover tables and chests, and as wall hangings… This carré presents a particularly fine example, inspired by a prayer rug from northern India… Artist Pierre-Marie has taken inspiration from rugs like these, and the superb Indian archives at the Museum of Textile Printing in Mulhouse, France.”

Below, after pics of the scarf, a collage of pictures showing details of prayer rugs from Northern India.