Hermès Doigts de Fée 90
Designer: Hermès
Pattern: Doigts de Fée
Color: Pink
Size: 90cm
Material: 100% Silk
Artist: Caty Latham
First Issued: Original Motif 2000
Condition: In good condition. Some discoloration and a run shown in last photos.
Includes: Just the scarf, but will always include signature Abigail Goodman gift wrap
From The Hermès Fall-Winter 2000/01 Seasonal Scarf Booklet: Lacework "àl'aiguille", or with the needle, depends purely and simply on the unaided hand, whereas lace "aux fuseaux", or with bobbins, require the use of a little loom, by means of which the thread winds about a bobbin. In both cases, what patience is need-ed! What skill is required to create these patterns which are both so light and yet so complex. One marvels at the playful intelligence, the sheer finesse and beauty, to which these works bear witness. Really one needs a lacemaker to write books of philosophy.
From The Hermès Spring-Summer 2011 Seasonal Scarf Booklet: If it's true that fairies perform miracles, then lace-makers, by the same token, perform marvels. Lace originates from an interweaving of threads which emphasises emptiness, the immaterial. It is light, airy and ever so complicated. It appeared in the 16th century: needlework lacemaking was realized in the Venice region, work with bobbins around Anvers. The two techniques require patience, skill and reflection, qualities everyone would like to be proud of. "Fond d'Alençon", "blonde" using silk, Kostroma lace... this carré mingles in one harmonious composition different techniques, periods and nationalities.
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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