Large Oversized Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo Silk Scarf and Linen Pillow Neutral
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking. Title: Large Oversized Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo Silk Scarf and Linen Pillow Neutral Arabic Description: Custom-made one-of-a-kind cushion (pillow) created from a stunning rare vintage, silk Salvatore Ferragamo fashion scarf in an elaborate flora and fauna design. Salvatore Ferragamo was an innovative shoe designer from Milan renowned for his iconic 1930s cork wedges and the 1947 ‘invisible shoe’. In fact in the 1980s Ferragamo used his early shoe designs as prints on their scarves. He first introduced silk scarves to his collections in the 1950s, the earliest depicting African zoological animals and flora theme, the brand is still known today for producing exotic animals and organic motifs on their luxury scarves. This particular silk is a very rare and exceptional piece, and we feel the zebra find is more unique than their usual tigers and large cats. The charming scene is very tranquil, with a large calm open space in the centre and background depicting a desert landscape. In the foreground a man dressed in traditional Arabian (possibly nomadic) clothing with an elaborately decorated rifle, holding an exotic bird with gorgeous plumes atop its head and accompanied by an attentive dog. They are elegantly set in amongst exotic plants, fanning green leaves and lush with fruit. The details are exquisite, note the decoration on his curl toed slippers and sleeve. The binoculars, hat and book with possible map on it, allude to hunting. A dagger and shield flank the opposite side. In the lower section there is a scene illustrating a beautiful walled settlement featuring domed buildings and a castellated walls, with people and names ambling in front. ‘Salvatore Ferragamo’ sits proudly in a plaque at the bottom. On a sophisticated ground of luxurious Crean fawn and neutrals, which really makes it versatile for numerous interior design colour-scheme. It makes a spectacular and dramatic statement piece for an interior. This is a spectacular cushion, one of our best finds yet. A beautiful scene from the Middle East. This would go really well with our other Salvatore Ferragamo pillow...
Late 20th Century Italian Linen Furniture
Linen, Silk
