Hermès Azulejos 90
Designer: Hermès
Pattern: Azulejos
Color: Blue
Size: 90cm
Material: 100% Silk
Artist: Catherine Baschet
First Issued: Original Motif 1992
Condition: In overall excellent condition. I don't see any notable signs of wear.
Includes: Just the scarf, but will always include signature Abigail Goodman gift wrap
From The Hermès Spring-Summer Fall-Winer 1992/93 Seasonal Scarf Booklet: The tiles that embellished the facades of Arabic mosques reached Spain in the 14th century, then Portugal, and soon were used extensively to ornament houses, churches and palaces. Generic scenes soon predominated, notably views of ports, in tones influenced by Chinese porcelain and Delft faience. Our 20th century imagination voluntarily embarks on voyages within these seascapes, where the sails are filled with the genious of the ceramists.
From The Hermès Spring-Summer 1999 Seasonal Scarf Booklet: Spreading through Spain and Portugal, which had admired it on the walls of mosques, from the fourteenth century onward this enameled pottery tile (azulejo) became the standard decorative ornament of the palaces, churches and rich houses in those two countries. It was in the seventeenth century that the fashion spread for blue, inspired by Delft. It was mostly used for large panels with allegorical, religious or historical themes or, as here, for harbour scenes.
Size Guide
- Twilly: small but mighty, use it like a typical scarf, as a bag handle, as a belt, and more.
- 45cm: this is the typical pocket square size, will fit around the neck like a bandana.
- 55cm: this is the bandana size typically printed in 3 colors to look like a traditional bandana.
- 70cm: this is a great option for petites and they are typically made out of a lighter weight silk than any of the other formats.
- 90cm: this is the classic Hermès scarf size. It's very versatile and if you're looking at any vintage photos, this is the scarf size that's worn.
- 140cm: the largest size of the bunch, almost reaching 5 ft. It's hard to capture the scale in photos but these are incredible as a lightweight shawl in the summer, or folded for a warmer feel in the winter.
- Shawls & Other Sizes: there are a few styles that Hermès does not make every season which are just as lovely and fit into this category.
Packaging
Offering complimentary signature Abigail Goodman gift wrap with every order.
Authenticity
All items have been authenticated by Abigail Goodman, ensuring every item is authentic. Abigail has authenticated thousands of Hermès scarves throughout her career and all items are guaranteed authentic.
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