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Hermès "Tibet II" Blue Silk Scarf
Hermès "Tibet II" Blue Silk Scarf

Hermès "Tibet II" Blue Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès "Tibet II" 100% silk scarf, designed by Cathy Latham.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes Tibet by Cathy Latham Silk Scarf
Hermes Tibet by Cathy Latham Silk Scarf

Hermes Tibet by Cathy Latham Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermès "Tibet" by Cathy Latham silk scarf featuring a black border, an Hermès signature.

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1990s French Scarves

HERMÈS Tibet II Silk Scarf by Caty Latham
HERMÈS Tibet II Silk Scarf by Caty Latham

HERMÈS Tibet II Silk Scarf by Caty Latham

By Caty Latham

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Hermès Tibet II This Hermès silk scarf celebrates Tibet and the richness of its craftsmanship.

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1990s Scarves

Hermes Vintage "Tibet II" 90 cm Fuchsia Printed Silk Scarf
Hermes Vintage "Tibet II" 90 cm Fuchsia Printed Silk Scarf

Hermes Vintage "Tibet II" 90 cm Fuchsia Printed Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the exquisite Hermès Vintage "Tibet II" silk printed scarf, measuring 90 cm; an artistic celebration of the rich cultural heritage of Tibet.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

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Hermes Tibet II By Latham Orange Scarf
Hermes Tibet II By Latham Orange Scarf

Hermes Tibet II By Latham Orange Scarf

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermès collectible design Tibet II by Cathy Latham.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes foulard / shawl 'Tibet'
Hermes foulard / shawl 'Tibet'

Hermes foulard / shawl 'Tibet'

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

HERMÈS - (Made in France) Red cashmere foulard with the "Tibet" theme designed by Cathy Latham.

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1990s French Scarves

Hermès foulard / scarf 'Tibet'
Hermès foulard / scarf 'Tibet'

Hermès foulard / scarf 'Tibet'

By Hermès

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

HERMÈS - (Made in France) Red silk twill foulard with the "Tibet" theme designed by Cathy Latham in 1999.

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1990s French Scarves

HERMÈS  scarf    TIBET
HERMÈS  scarf    TIBET

HERMÈS scarf TIBET

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H 35.44 in W 35.44 in

HERMÈS scarf TIBET

By Hermès

Located in Rubiera, RE

Hermès twill silk scarf TIBET Designed by Cathy Latham 1999 100% silk Copyright Hand rolled hem Tag care Made in France Dark brown orange red green blue Measures approx. cm. 90 x...

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1990s French Scarves

HERMES "Tibet" Silk Scarf 35"
HERMES "Tibet" Silk Scarf 35"

HERMES "Tibet" Silk Scarf 35"

By Hermès

Located in Teaneck, NJ

Gorgeous Hermes "Tibet" silk scarf 35". Pristine pre-owned condition.

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Late 20th Century French Scarves

Hermes Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM
Hermes Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM

Hermes Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM

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H 12 in W 13 in D 4.5 in

Hermes Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 12", Width 13", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Hermes Model: Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Col...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM
Hermes Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM

Hermes Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM

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H 11 in W 13.5 in D 4.5 in

Hermes Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 11", Width 13.5", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Hermes Model: Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM
Hermes Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM

Hermes Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM

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H 11 in W 14 in D 4.5 in

Hermes Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 11", Width 14", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Hermes Model: Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Col...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM
Hermes Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM

Hermes Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM

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H 11 in W 13 in D 4 in

Hermes Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 11", Width 13", Depth 4", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Hermes Model: Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM
Hermes Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM

Hermes Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM

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H 12 in W 14 in D 4 in

Hermes Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 12", Width 14", Depth 4", Strap Drop 15" Designer: Hermes Model: Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Hermes Tibet Vertical Handbag Clemence PM
Hermes Tibet Vertical Handbag Clemence PM

Hermes Tibet Vertical Handbag Clemence PM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9.5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Hermes Model: Tibet Vertical Handbag Clemence PM Exterior Material: Leather Exteri...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Hermes Vertical Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM
Hermes Vertical Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM

Hermes Vertical Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM

By Hermès

Located in NY, NY

Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 12.5", Width 11", Depth 4", Strap Drop 16-23" Designer: Hermes Model: Vertical Tibet Flap Messenger Clemence MM Exterior Material: Le...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

1999 Silk Tibet Hermes Scarf Designed by Caty Latham
1999 Silk Tibet Hermes Scarf Designed by Caty Latham

1999 Silk Tibet Hermes Scarf Designed by Caty Latham

By Caty Latham, Hermès

Located in Portland, OR

This Tibet scarf is 36" square and depicts Tibetan inspired images.

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1990s French Scarves

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Hermes Tibet For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary hermes tibet you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Red and more. Finding the perfect hermes tibet may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Hermès and Caty Latham are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Hermes Tibet?

Prices for a hermes tibet can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $325 and can go as high as $2,980, while, on average they fetch $2,533.

Hermès for sale on 1stDibs

For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.

The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.

As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.

In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.

In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.

Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.

Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.

In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.

Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.

While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.

Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.

Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.

Questions About Hermès

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Hermès is so special for a few reasons. The French luxury house is one of the most storied fashion labels in the world and has a rich heritage that dates back to 1837.

    Hermès began in Paris as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen. The house later extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and jewelry to pillows and handbags.

    Hermès artisans spend years honing their craft as apprentices before they produce Hermès pieces in premium materials. For example, the Kelly bag, which was named in tribute to one of its biggest fans, Grace Kelly, takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches are made by one Hermès artisan. Each Birkin tote is also hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, and its exotic leathers, a variety that includes ostrich and crocodile, are subsequently painted and polished by house craftsmen in France.

    On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Hermès handbags and accessories.