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Vintage Hermès Eiffel Tower Paris Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow

$1,229.45
£900
€1,058.13
CA$1,686.27
A$1,895.25
CHF 987
MX$23,050.97
NOK 12,629.85
SEK 11,976.82
DKK 7,897.18
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Rare vintage Hermès Eiffel Tower Paris silk scarf and Irish linen cushion pillow black red blue The ‘crème de la crème’ of scarves, this beauty is a one-of-a-kind custom made luxury cushion (pillow) from an exquisite and rare vintage silk themed Hermès fashion scarf designed by Sefedin Ibrahamim Alamin (Kwumi) in 2004, illustrating the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and named ‘La Tour Eiffel S’Envole’ translating into English as ‘The Eiffel Tower takes off’. The color-way is so striking with bold colors and dramatic brush strokes in a painterly like quality, reminiscent of the Expressionist movement. Busy with multiple motifs magically appearing to swirl across the sky like shooting stars or rockets leaving beautiful trails behind. Note the iconic ‘Hermès Paris’ markings proudly placed throughout the design, along with ‘C Hermes’, ’Sedefin’ and the title/name of the piece ‘La Tour Eiffel S’Envole…’. The French company began in 1837 producing superior quality leather goods, harnesses and saddles, which makes sense that 100 years later the main theme on their luxury scarves is equestrian. Hermès scarves, known as ‘carre’ (squares), have become a symbol of French chic and are a highly desirable object across the globe that still continues to delight. Favored by the ‘jet-setters’ of the 1950s and 1960s and gaining iconic status by Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and even Queen Elizabeth II. Quality twill silk with beautiful texture. It was made using the ‘Lyonnaise technique’ silk screen process with each of its frames traditionally laid one by one by hand (the more complex patterns can go up to 42). Before being carefully unraveled to create our cushion, the edge was delicately hand rolled and hemmed, a distinctive French style finish of all Hermes scarves. Backed in new 100% pure Irish linen, the aristocrat of textiles and certified by the Irish Linen Guild, lined in a layer of natural bamboo wadding, filled with new plush duck feather insert and a concealed zip. The traditional oatmeal color (color) linen is a combination of the unbleached raw color of the natural flax plant on the weft intertwined with pristine white on the warp, resulting in a beautiful mélange effect. A contemporary cushion (pillow) constructed with antique elements by using fragments of precious fabric. A superb bijou accent to one’s interior. Handcrafted in Ireland By designer-maker Katie Larmour   This cushion is a one-of-a-kind and part of a sustainability project. It has been created from a repurposed, up-cycled, recycled fabric, used with the intentions on promoting an eco-friendlier environment. We both celebrate and cherish the past and take care with rare and precious vintage and antique materials. (this cushion frame can also be reversed back into a scarf and presented in a frame on request). Katie Larmour is a respected antique dealer and expert in Irish linen. Color: Black, charcoal, grey (gray), yellow, primary, red, turquoise, blue, green, orange and lemon. Tags: Modern, Modernist.
  • Attributed to:
    Hermès (Fashion House)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Belfast, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4959122618822

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