Wlodek Kaminski in his Selle des Steppes depicts an antique embroidered saddle from Turkmenistan in the Steppes of Central Asia. The Hermès catalog states, “This virtuoso design by Wlodek Kaminski reproduces a saddle from late 19th-century Turkmenistan, conserved in the Émile Hermès collection. This ceremonial saddle, with its high pommel skillfully riveted with fine horn plates, features an embroidered cushion and cover. The saddlecloth, which covers the horse’s lower back during parades, features a two-headed eagle, emblem of the Russian Empire, amid a varied menagerie and an abundance of floral motifs. The two crowned heads symbolize Europe and Asia, the continents across which its vast territory was spread at the time.” The saddle inn the illustration is trimmed by a Hermè sangles strap and this iconic design is repeated on the borders.
Following pics of the scarf, a collage of examples of antique Turkmen embroidery cloth and a saddle
Zoe Pauwel’s Rêve d’Australie, or Dream of Australia, is a design full of delightful decorative graphics inspired by the prehistoric rock art found in Australia’s caves in Kakadu National Park. Some of the images were created up to 20,000 years ago by the aboriginal Gagudju people of the region.
After the scarf pictures, a series of images of the paintings and carvings found inside the caves.
For Pierre d’Orient et d’Occident, or Stones from East and West, Zoe Pauwels took her inspiration from exquisite European inlay work and pietra dura which flourished in the Baroque era especially in Italy.
Following the scarf pics, some examples of marble inlay and pietra dura found on objects and furniture.
Sophie Koechlin’s L’Art Indien des Plaines, or Art of the Plains Indians takes its inspiration from the textiles, embroidery and bead work characteristic of the Native American Plains tribes, notably the Sioux, Cheyenne, Apache, Cherokee and Blackfeet tribes.
Below are some pictures of the scarf followed by a collage of some examples of the tribal art of these tribes. The picture on the upper right is from an exhibition entitled, L’Art Indien des Plaines which took place at Paris’ Musee Quay Branly in 2014
Following pics of the scarf, a collage of examples of antique Turkmen embroidery cloth and a saddle
Zoe Pauwel’s Rêve d’Australie, or Dream of Australia, is a design full of delightful decorative graphics inspired by the prehistoric rock art found in Australia’s caves in Kakadu National Park. Some of the images were created up to 20,000 years ago by the aboriginal Gagudju people of the region.
After the scarf pictures, a series of images of the paintings and carvings found inside the caves.
For Pierre d’Orient et d’Occident, or Stones from East and West, Zoe Pauwels took her inspiration from exquisite European inlay work and pietra dura which flourished in the Baroque era especially in Italy.
Following the scarf pics, some examples of marble inlay and pietra dura found on objects and furniture.
Sophie Koechlin’s L’Art Indien des Plaines, or Art of the Plains Indians takes its inspiration from the textiles, embroidery and bead work characteristic of the Native American Plains tribes, notably the Sioux, Cheyenne, Apache, Cherokee and Blackfeet tribes.
Below are some pictures of the scarf followed by a collage of some examples of the tribal art of these tribes. The picture on the upper right is from an exhibition entitled, L’Art Indien des Plaines which took place at Paris’ Musee Quay Branly in 2014
He must have enjoyed your stamp themed Hermes scarves. May his memory be a blessing for you. 
