Hermès Paperoles 90
Designer: Hermès
Pattern: Paperoles
Color: Blue
Size: 90cm
Material: 100% Silk
Artist: Claudia Stuhlhofer Mayer
First Issued: Original Motif 2000
Condition: In 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 Fall-Winter 2000/01 Seasonal Scarf Booklet: For the literary minded, "paperoles" refers to the paper slips which Marcel Proust used to stick to his manuscripts when adding further passages to his masterpiece of lost time. In the olden days too, the term referred to the slim rolls of paper used in the eighteenth century to make reliquaries and other objects, holy or, as in the case of this coach, profane. Now on show in the Hermès collection, it comes from a Florentine collector of antiques.
From The Hermès Spring-Summer 2017 Seasonal Scarf Booklet: Paperoles are meticulously rolled, fine strips of paper that can be assembled to make up all kinds of objects, generally with a religious theme. They were crafted by nuns with the most marvellous dexterity. In the 1990s this rare example of a secular-themed paperole - a berline de gala, or ceremonial carriage, from the early 19th century - was found in a Florentine antiques shop. Hermes acquired it and added it to the house's collection. The unusual object, which inspired this scarf design by Claudia Stuhlhofer-Mayr, is remarkable in every way: the wheels can turn, the front-wheel axle pivots, and each detail is fastidiously reproduced, from the horses' harnesses to the coach driver's gaiter button. Everything is made from paper and cardboard, with the exception of the carriage lining in silk, and the horses' legs, which are carved in wood.
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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