Such a beautiful design that was not on my radar at all until this week. It looks lovely on you
@Redbirdhermes.

You are so funny and nice
@Nomad!
Thank you so much dear
@Croisette7!
So so beautiful both
@Cookiefiend but your Tapis Persans is

such amazing colors together...
Thank you! I’m so happy with it, the colors are so beautiful!
Fabric art on Appaloosa des Steppes. Someone on tPF posted some fabric pictures a while back which made me love the design even more. Gavroche and 90 cm.
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oh my - they’re beautiful, but the purples - I love!
grest sotd! is that a 90 moussie? Amazing colors in it. Love it
Hi Nomad! They’re both 140s ❤️
My sotd for last day of Christmas shopping. Joies D’hiver.
I wanted to highlight this lovely couple! I think with
@Redbirdhermes post on ecosse and all the plaid talk about it after I HAD to highlight him
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oh - Well done! And look at that ‘ice’!
I love his work.. so dynamic, energetic and expressive! Beautiful example
Thanks so much! Yes, this is my sole CW of Pierres, though I’ve always wanted at least one more… perhaps one of the more colorful CWs
Love this design so much! Not only a charming illustration but such a lovely Christmas jacquard! A holiday favorite for sure
Oh, what a great post and lovely tribute to your dear mom, who was a leader and inspiration… Impossible to choose a CW as both are amazing
Such a lovely thing to say… I so appreciate it!
Love this dip dye hue
A magnificent design… Love this wonderful CW
A beautiful classic… I own the red, but this rich blue is lovely
Adore this CW… So wearable!
Wonderful CW of this beautiful classic
Both are such wonderful silks, and each so different… Must admit that Zabavushka is masterful and one I love to wear at this time of year as well… So glad you posted it! We have some things in common, one being that we are both Art Historians!
So great on you! I hardly wear this one but have been inspired by you and moma to do so more often
Both are wonderful… I’ve always thought that BdG Finesse shines as a moussie
It is a fabulous design in the style of traditional textiles of Kyrgyztan
A design that deserves multiples, IMO… You are so lucky to own two CWs! I am happy to be your twin on the first CW
Amazing knot highlighting that delightful skating couple
A magnificent silk!
Thank you sweetie!
Wrapping up the week with a few more silks, beginning with Cent Plis des Miao, designed by Aline Honoré. This marvel of an illustration pictures a pleated skirt, the traditional costume of the Miao Minority people of China, viewed from above as it lays on stylized and geometric patterned textiles characteristic to this cultural group. Dancing ribbons and a silver horse amulet complete the still life. The Hermès catalog states, “This carre prompted a meeting with the Museum of Quai Branly in Paris. Offered by Hermes, the skirt now figures amongst its collections.“
Following pics of my 90 and CSGM, some photographs of Chinese Miao women wearing the traditional multi pleated skirts, a Miao pleated skirt and a silver horse amulet of the Miao people that resembles the one on the scarf.
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Next is Animaux Solaires by Zoe Pauwels. The theme of this scarf is literally based on Tibetan mandalas from the 15th-16th centuries that represent a heliocentric universe where creation revolves around the solar force. A lion, horse, stag and eagle chase each other infinitely on a field with the sun at its core. Mandala is a Sanskrit word meaning “circle,” and, at the most basic level of appearance, that’s what a mandala is, a beautifully inscribed circle adorned with geometric patterns and digital forms. Before learning that its design was based on Tibetan mandalas, I thought it was inspired on medieval Insular illustrations such as those found in Gospel books like the legendary Book of Kells. I definitely see stylistic similarities between medieval illuminated manuscripts and sacred Tibetan mandalas in common characteristics such as the usage of geometric patterns, organic forms and highly dense, intricate decorative patterns.
After the scarf, a collage showing a Tibetan mandala and some examples of illuminated pages from the Irish Book of Kells and Lindisfarne Gospels
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Zoe Pauwels designed Aube Libre Comme l’Ange as a tribute to the Japanese band l’Alfee and its 1977 music project by the same name. The design is in the style of graffiti art. Below, pics of the scarf followed by graffiti examples.
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Rayures Mexicaines, or Mexican Stripes was only issued in mousseline form and consists of a series of multicolored stripes trimmed by a classic belt and buckles pattern. I do not know who designed it and would appreciate any information.
Following pictures of the scarf is an image of a Mexican woven blanket, or serape.
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Thank you for allowing me to host this wonderful week on SOTD. It has been a great honor and pleasure to share some of my silks and to learn so much from everyone here
Thank you so much on the information on Cent Plis des Miao - you look incredible in it!
Beautiful icy blues!
Thank you so much, dear Karen!
What a stunning scarf, and so beautifully paired with that cosy neck warmer!!!
I am very sorry to hear about your loss, dear Redbirdhermes. How heartwarming that you have a scarf that gives you happy memories - and it is in the colour of love!
Not surprisingly I love tham all.
Beautifully paired with that sweater!
This is a design that tempts me too. (Ban Island, Ban Island…)
Thank you Susie! ❤️
Nomad and RBH, so very joyful JdHS!!!
Another wonderful Tapis Persan!
Dear Fifi, thank you so much for hosting this remarkable week. I learned so much from all of you, it was both educational and fun!!!
Sliding in under the wire with Ciels Byzantins. It might only just count as a cross-over scarf, since there is some red and green to be seen, plus the star design in the centre does have vibes of the Star of Bethlehem.
Perfect! This is my favorite cw of CB - that soft yellow is gorgeous, and the jacquard is delightful!
Well, yes, the upside down people are a downside of a circular design. At least they do not fall off the scarf. Beautiful!
I am sorry for your loss, dear Redbirdhermes!
Thank you for taking the time to point out all those details on this lovely scarf!
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
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
My dear Cookie, such a beautiful sentiment here… I am so deeply humbled and happy by your words
Haha! We ALL bow before Croisette and her vast and exquisite collection and long history as an H collector
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
A coveted design that is a work of art
Love the variety and amazing examples in this post… I need a Cirque Molier… Such a fabulous, dynamic, painterly design!
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
So fabulous! Truly a work or art… I regret not owning the 90 version
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
Love this so much! You are so lucky to own these beauties
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Thank you for your kind remarks, LKBNOLA, Cookie, Nomad and Fifi!
Yes, this captures the movements wonderfully - and love the yellow, Cookie! Here we have another grey and dark day, so badly needed!
You have extraordinary scarves, Fifi! Thank you for hosting a great week!
Perfect for your avatar name!
This mousseline is so beautiful!
Awesome, Nahreen!
You look definitely warm and cosy - lovely, LKBNOLA!
4 gorgeous ladies wearing those Joies d'hiver - fabulous!
Perfect with this brooch, Barbette, and a yellow hem!
Very festive reds, you look great, Pampelmuse!
Love seeing this Zabavushka on you, LKBNOLA!
Adorable outfit, Croisette!
so beautiful, Susie!
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Thank you Agrume!
