Hermès Concours d'étriers Cashmere Silk 140

Designer: Hermès
Pattern: Concours d'étriers
Color: Burgundy / Pink
Size: 140cm
Material: 65% Cashmere 35% Silk
Artist: Virginie Jamin
First Issued: Original Motif 2011
Condition: In overall excellent condition. I don't see any notable signs of wear
Includes: Box, tissue paper and will always include signature Abigail Goodman gift wrap

From The Hermès Spring-Summer 2011 Seasonal Scarf Booklet: Emile Hermès had the soul of a collector. From the age of - twelve, setting the usefulness and history of objects at the same level as their aesthetic appeal, he set about creating a collection where the horse links all. These stirrups belong to the equestrian and travellers' objects he carefully gathered together. Dating from the 18th, 19th and 2th century they journey through time and join a cheerful and original choreography, from where resounds the clinking of metals, the creaking of leather and the dull thud of wood. Originating from France, Africa, Argentina, China or Peru, made from silver and horn, from bronze, iron or brass and decorated with leather or enamel, all are bearers of a story which they share with us.

From The Hermès Spring-Summer 2022 Seasonal Scarf Booklet: While all stirrups are designed to ensure a rider's stability. their shape has varied considerably depending on the era, fashion and country, as reflected in this design by Virginie Jamin. Fascinated by Émile Hermès' collection of stirrups, the artist chose to depict a large number of them here. In the top left is an 18th-century Chinese model in bronze, its side pieces adorned with dragons, opposite a 19th-century Brazilian example decorated with a five-point star and stylised plants.