Designed by Kermit Oliver. A beloved vintage design reproduced in 2022 with Hermes' newly unveiled "washable silk".
Material: 100% Washable Silk
Condition: This is a new piece sold with original box but the washable silk technique has a slight faded hint.
Size: 36" x 36" (90cm); as each scarf is hand rolled, there is slight variation in size
Made in France
Sold-As-Is
The story behind the design:
Kachinas are ceremonial dolls given to Hopi children, Pueblo Indians residing in the southwestern part of the United States. The Hopi live peacefully, as their name implies – Hopituh Shi-nu-mu means “The Peaceful People” – , and in harmony with spirits. Ancestors, clouds, gods of fire or rain, mischievous or benevolent spirits are personified in religious ceremonies involving boys from the age of six, during their initiation. A link between the real and invisible worlds, these brightly colored wooden dolls charged with symbolism are given to children to familiarize them with their ancestral beliefs and rituals.
We recommend to dry clean your Wash scarf or machine wash yourself, following these careful instructions:
- The Wash scarf should be washed in a mesh wash bag alone, at 30°C/86°F on the delicate/silk cycle
- Be sure to use a detergent formulated for delicates
- Use a low-speed spin cycle (300-500 revolutions per minute)
- Dry on the delicate cycle
- Iron on low heat and avoid ironing the hand-rolled edge
Designed by Kermit Oliver. A beloved vintage design reproduced in 2022 with Hermes' newly unveiled "washable silk".
Material: 100% Washable Silk
Condition: This is a new piece sold with original box but the washable silk technique has a slight faded hint.
Size: 36" x 36" (90cm); as each scarf is hand rolled, there is slight variation in size
Made in France
Sold-As-Is
The story behind the design:
Kachinas are ceremonial dolls given to Hopi children, Pueblo Indians residing in the southwestern part of the United States. The Hopi live peacefully, as their name implies – Hopituh Shi-nu-mu means “The Peaceful People” – , and in harmony with spirits. Ancestors, clouds, gods of fire or rain, mischievous or benevolent spirits are personified in religious ceremonies involving boys from the age of six, during their initiation. A link between the real and invisible worlds, these brightly colored wooden dolls charged with symbolism are given to children to familiarize them with their ancestral beliefs and rituals.
We recommend to dry clean your Wash scarf or machine wash yourself, following these careful instructions:
- The Wash scarf should be washed in a mesh wash bag alone, at 30°C/86°F on the delicate/silk cycle
- Be sure to use a detergent formulated for delicates
- Use a low-speed spin cycle (300-500 revolutions per minute)
- Dry on the delicate cycle
- Iron on low heat and avoid ironing the hand-rolled edge