Hermès *Kermit Oliver* Chefs Indiens 90
Designer: Hermès
Pattern: Chefs Indiens
Color: White
Size: 90cm
Material: 100% Silk
Artist: Kermit Oliver
First Issued: Original Motif 2014
Condition: In very good condition. Fabric tag has been removed and one area of discoloration in last photo.
Includes: Just the scarf, but will always include signature Abigail Goodman gift wrap
Notes: I made a video all about the history of this scarf and the artwork linked here.
Why I Love This Pattern: Among the incredible pieces in Émile Hermès collection are three volumes dedicated to the First Nations of North America: McKenney and Hall’s History of the Indian Tribes of North America.
In the winter of 1821, Thomas McKenney, then Washington’s Superintendent of Indian Affairs, welcomed a major delegation of First Nation leaders to the capital. During their visit, they met with President James Monroe, and artist Charles Bird King invited each to sit for a portrait. Wearing ceremonial attire or their own interpretations of Western dress and adorned with feathered headdresses and vivid turbans. They formed a powerful visual record of cultural identity. These portraits later inspired the lithographs published in McKenney and Hall’s celebrated volumes. Years later, Texas painter Kermit Oliver, known for his deep interest in Native American history and symbolism, created his own homage to these images. His design brings together figures such as the Pawnee chief Shar-I-Tar-Ish, Chief Aseola of the Seminole, and the Sioux chief Wa-Na-Ta, arranged in a circle around a central turtle motif. The turtle represents the protective spirit of Mother Earth and the enduring virtues of wisdom and perseverance.
From The Hermès Spring-Summer 2014 Seasonal Scarf Booklet:
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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
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Authenticity
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