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Hermes Splendeur des Maharajas I Silk Scarf
Hermes Splendeur des Maharajas I Silk Scarf

Hermes Splendeur des Maharajas I Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Glasgow, GB

Description: Silk twill scarf from Hermes. Designed by Cathy Baschet in 1996, the 'Splendeur des Maharajas I' depicts the inside of an opulent palace complete with musicians with sit...

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1990s French Scarves

HERMES Splendeurs de Maharajas 90 Twill Scarf Olive silk
HERMES Splendeurs de Maharajas 90 Twill Scarf Olive silk

HERMES Splendeurs de Maharajas 90 Twill Scarf Olive silk

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès Splendeurs des Maharadjas 90 scarf by Catherine Baschet in olive twill silk (100%) with multicolored details, a luxury piece that pays homage to the ornate trad...

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Early 2000s French Scarves

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Hermes Parures Des Maharajas Silk Scarf
Hermes Parures Des Maharajas Silk Scarf

Hermes Parures Des Maharajas Silk Scarf

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H 35 in W 35 in

Hermes Parures Des Maharajas Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Hermes Parures Des Maharajas silk scarf with jewel print pattern Red with multi color pattern - Measurements: 35" x 35" - Condition: Like new, no signs of wear - Made in France ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermès Black Parures des Maharajas Silk Scarf
Hermès Black Parures des Maharajas Silk Scarf

Hermès Black Parures des Maharajas Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This authentic Hermès Black Parures des Maharajas Silk Scarf is in pristine condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes olive green black PARURES DES MAHARAJAS 90 Scarf silk
Hermes olive green black PARURES DES MAHARAJAS 90 Scarf silk

Hermes olive green black PARURES DES MAHARAJAS 90 Scarf silk

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermes 'Parures des Maharajas 90' scarf by Catherine Baschet in olive green silk twill (100%) with contrasting black hem and details in orange, lime green, taupe, beig...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes "Splendeur des Maharajas" 90 cm Grey Silk Printed Scarf
Hermes "Splendeur des Maharajas" 90 cm Grey Silk Printed Scarf

Hermes "Splendeur des Maharajas" 90 cm Grey Silk Printed Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the mesmerizing Hermès "Splendeur des Maharajas" silk printed scarf, measuring 90 cm, a stunning tribute to the rich cultural heritage of India.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermès ROUGE & BROWN CASHMERE & SILK SCARF PARURES DES MAHARAJAS SCARF
Hermès ROUGE & BROWN CASHMERE & SILK SCARF PARURES DES MAHARAJAS SCARF

Hermès ROUGE & BROWN CASHMERE & SILK SCARF PARURES DES MAHARAJAS SCARF

By Hermès

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Hermès ROUGE & BROWN CASHMERE & SILK SCARF PARURES DES MAHARAJAS SCARF CONDITION NOTES The exterior is in exceptional condition with minimal signs of use.

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Early 2000s French Scarves

auth HERMES green PARURES DES MAHARAJAS 140 cashmere silk Shawl Scarf
auth HERMES green PARURES DES MAHARAJAS 140 cashmere silk Shawl Scarf

auth HERMES green PARURES DES MAHARAJAS 140 cashmere silk Shawl Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

Hermes 'Parurs des Maharajas 140' shawl by Catherine Baschet in emerald green cashmere (65%) and silk (35%) with contrasting white hem and details in red, blue, yellow and coral.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

HERMES pink cashmere silk parures des maharajas jewel print 135cm square scarf
HERMES pink cashmere silk parures des maharajas jewel print 135cm square scarf

HERMES pink cashmere silk parures des maharajas jewel print 135cm square scarf

By Hermès

Located in Hong Kong, NT

HERMES pink cashmere silk parures des maharajas jewel print 135cm square scarf Reference: AAWC/A01155 Brand: Hermes Model: parures des maharajas Material: Cashmere, Silk Color: Pink,...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

HERMES Parures des Maharajas pink green 100% silk jewel print scarf 90cm
HERMES Parures des Maharajas pink green 100% silk jewel print scarf 90cm

HERMES Parures des Maharajas pink green 100% silk jewel print scarf 90cm

By Hermès

Located in Hong Kong, NT

HERMES Parures des Maharajas pink green 100% silk jewel print scarf 90cm Reference: TGAS/F00034 Brand: Hermes Model: Parures des Maharajas Material: Silk Color: Green, Pink Pattern: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shawls

HERMES 1996 "Splendeur Des Maharajas" Blue Scenic Royal Indian Palace Silk Scarf
HERMES 1996 "Splendeur Des Maharajas" Blue Scenic Royal Indian Palace Silk Scarf

HERMES 1996 "Splendeur Des Maharajas" Blue Scenic Royal Indian Palace Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Thiensville, WI

HERMES 1996 "Splendeur Des Maharajas" Blue Scenic Royal Indian Palace Silk Scarf Circa: 1996 Brand / Manufacturer: Hermès Designer: Catherine Baschet Manufacturer Style Name: Sple...

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1990s French Scarves

Hermes white coral PARURES DES MAHARAJAS 90 Scarf silk BLANC CORAIL VERT
Hermes white coral PARURES DES MAHARAJAS 90 Scarf silk BLANC CORAIL VERT

Hermes white coral PARURES DES MAHARAJAS 90 Scarf silk BLANC CORAIL VERT

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermes 'Parures des Maharajas 90' scarf by Catherine Baschet in Blanc (white) silk twill (100%) with contrasting Corail (coral) hem and details in dark and lime green...

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Hermes pink PARURES DES MAHARAJAS 90 Scarf silk Rose Pale Corail Saumon
Hermes pink PARURES DES MAHARAJAS 90 Scarf silk Rose Pale Corail Saumon

Hermes pink PARURES DES MAHARAJAS 90 Scarf silk Rose Pale Corail Saumon

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermes 'Parures des Maharajas 90' scarf by Catherine Baschet in Rose Pale (pale pink) silk twill (100%) with contrasting orange hem and details in coral, salmon pink, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes white PARURES DES MAHARAJAS 140 Scarf silk cashmere Blanc Corail Vert
Hermes white PARURES DES MAHARAJAS 140 Scarf silk cashmere Blanc Corail Vert

Hermes white PARURES DES MAHARAJAS 140 Scarf silk cashmere Blanc Corail Vert

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermes 'Parures des Maharajas 140' shawl by Catherine Baschet in off-white cashmere (65%) and silk (35%) with pink hem and details in coral, orange, various shades of ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes red PARURES DES MAHARAJAS 140 Scarf silk cashmere Naturel Rouge H Vert
Hermes red PARURES DES MAHARAJAS 140 Scarf silk cashmere Naturel Rouge H Vert

Hermes red PARURES DES MAHARAJAS 140 Scarf silk cashmere Naturel Rouge H Vert

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermes 'Parures des Maharajas 140' scarf by Catherine Baschet in Naturel (sand beige) cashmere (65%) and silk (25%) with contrasting Rouge H (burgundy) hem and details...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermès "Splendeur des Maharajas" Scarf
Hermès "Splendeur des Maharajas" Scarf

Hermès "Splendeur des Maharajas" Scarf

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Hermès, a 'Splendeur des Maharajas' twill silk scarf, was designed by Catherine Baschet in 1996.

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Hermes Splendeur des Maharajas II Silk Scarf
Hermes Splendeur des Maharajas II Silk Scarf

Hermes Splendeur des Maharajas II Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Glasgow, GB

Rare silk scarf from Hermes. Designed by Cathy Baschet in 1996, the 'Splendeur des Maharajas II' depicts a large, regal woman in traditional dress sitting inside an opulent palace co...

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1990s French Scarves

HERMES White PARURES DE MAHARAJAS Orange & Green Jeweled Scarf
HERMES White PARURES DE MAHARAJAS Orange & Green Jeweled Scarf

HERMES White PARURES DE MAHARAJAS Orange & Green Jeweled Scarf

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes White PARURES DE MAHARAJAS Orange & Green Jeweled Scarf Made in France Materials: 100% silk 35" x 35" New in box

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes Splendeur Des Maharajas by Catherine Baschet Silk Scarf
Hermes Splendeur Des Maharajas by Catherine Baschet Silk Scarf

Hermes Splendeur Des Maharajas by Catherine Baschet Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Paris, FR

Hermes "Splendeur des Maharajas" by Catherine Baschet silk scarf featuring a pink border and a Hermès signature.

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Hermes Multicolor Parures des Maharajas Silk & Cashmere 140 Shawl Scarf
Hermes Multicolor Parures des Maharajas Silk & Cashmere 140 Shawl Scarf

Hermes Multicolor Parures des Maharajas Silk & Cashmere 140 Shawl Scarf

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Multicolor Parures des Maharajas Silk & Cashmere 140 Shawl Scarf by Catherine Baschet Made In: France Color: Cream and multicolor with pink trim Materials: 70% cashmere, 30% ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shawls

HERMES navy blue silk SPLENDEUR DES MAHARAJAS 90 TWILL Scarf
HERMES navy blue silk SPLENDEUR DES MAHARAJAS 90 TWILL Scarf

HERMES navy blue silk SPLENDEUR DES MAHARAJAS 90 TWILL Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès 'Splendeur Des Maharajas 90' scarf by Catherine Baschet in navy blue silk twill (100%) with details in blue, gold, red and light green.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

HERMES pink cashmere silk parures des maharajas jewel print 135cm square scarf
HERMES pink cashmere silk parures des maharajas jewel print 135cm square scarf

HERMES pink cashmere silk parures des maharajas jewel print 135cm square scarf

By Hermès

Located in Hong Kong, NT

HERMES pink cashmere silk parures des maharajas jewel print 135cm square scarf Reference: AAWC/A01155 Brand: Hermes Model: parures des maharajas Material: Cashmere, Silk Color: Pink,...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes Black & Multi-Color Parures des Maharajas Cashmere & Silk 140cm Shawl Sca
Hermes Black & Multi-Color Parures des Maharajas Cashmere & Silk 140cm Shawl Sca

Hermes Black & Multi-Color Parures des Maharajas Cashmere & Silk 140cm Shawl Sca

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

Hermes Black & Multi-Color Parures des Maharajas Cashmere & Silk 140cm Shawl Features a jewel pattern throughout Made In: France Color: Black, multi Composition: 65% cashmere, 35% s...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Vintage Hermes Scarf  "Splendour of Maharajas"
Vintage Hermes Scarf  "Splendour of Maharajas"

Vintage Hermes Scarf "Splendour of Maharajas"

By Hermès

Located in Chicago, IL

This is an unusual Hermes scarf done in two colors depicting the Splendours of the Maharajas.

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1990s French Scarves

Hermes Purple Parures des Maharajas Scarf
Hermes Purple Parures des Maharajas Scarf

Hermes Purple Parures des Maharajas Scarf

By Hermès

Located in San Francisco, CA

Drape this gorgeous piece around your neck and you'll look like you're wearing all the splendid jewels of India. Designed by Catherine Baschet in 2013, this piece translates so much ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes Magnicent Maharajas Silk Scarf
Hermes Magnicent Maharajas Silk Scarf

Hermes Magnicent Maharajas Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Teaneck, NJ

Hermes Magnicent Maharajas 35" Silk Scarf in pristine condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Hermes Des Maharajas II 100% Silk Scarf
Hermes Des Maharajas II 100% Silk Scarf

Hermes Des Maharajas II 100% Silk Scarf

By Hermès

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Company Hermes Style Scarf Dimensions 36" x 36" Materials 100% Silk Pattern "Des Maharajas II" Condition This Hermes Des Maharajas II 100% Silk Scarf is in excellent conditi...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves

Womens Designer HERMES PARURES DES MAHARAJAS TWILLY
Womens Designer HERMES PARURES DES MAHARAJAS TWILLY

Womens Designer HERMES PARURES DES MAHARAJAS TWILLY

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

Gorgeous Beige and Yellow Hermes Twilly for sale. A preloved scarf in excellent condition. Wear around your neck or over your handbag handles. Colour Yellow, Beige Material Silk Con...

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21st Century and Contemporary Scarves

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Maharajas Hermes For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of maharajas hermes for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Gray maharajas hermes and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Black, Brown and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these 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. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Maharajas Hermes?

The prices for maharajas hermes start at $350 and top out at $1,290 with these items, on average, selling for $550.

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.

Finding the Right Scarves for You

We’ve long had a love affair with vintage and designer scarves. Every glamorous go-to ensemble deserves the lightweight finishing touch that can be added with this stylish, versatile accessory.

Scarves have held a distinctive place in the evolution of formal and casual wear for centuries. And although now firmly entrenched in western culture, the origins of this neckwear are global.

Egyptian Queen Nefertiti is known to have worn a finely woven scarf with a headdress, and Emperor Cheng of the Chinese Han dynasty presided over an army of warriors whose scarves denoted their rank. The idea of scarves as status symbols still persists; for example, silk scarves, which were favored by the upper class during the reign of Queen Victoria, are an out-of-reach luxury item, cost prohibitive for many consumers. However, the increasing diversity of available materials over the years has rendered this adornment more accessible since their early days.

Luxury houses and various designers helped elevate scarves and long, flowing wraps as a desirable fashion accessory during the 20th century.

Visionary Italian designer Emilio Pucci — the first fashion designer to enter the lifestyle market — introduced abstractions and dazzling psychedelic elements to scarves, while mid-century era multidisciplinary American artist Vera Neumann drew on Japanese techniques to create exuberant textile designs based on her paintings and drawings.

Established in Paris in 1837, Hermès didn’t start creating their famously decorative scarves until 100 years later, in 1937. Before long, the Hermès scarf, then crafted from strong imported Chinese silk, became an iconic work favored by actresses such as Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly, a lifetime enthusiast of the family-owned brand. Hermès has produced over 2,000 different scarf designs in the decades since Robert Dumas, Émile-Maurice Hermès’s son-in-law, crafted the first one.

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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.

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