Classic & collectible Hermes silk scarf. This is an authentic HERMES Silk Jaguar Quetzal 90 cm Silk l 35".
Original issue in the Spring/Summer Collection of 2018.
The “jaguar warriors” of the pre-Columbian Aztec civilisation inspired Alice Shirley to dream up this big cat and its superb headdress, which is loosely inspired by the famous Penacho conserved in the Museum of Ethnology, Vienna. Made of feathers and semi-precious stones, this enormous headdress owes its beauty to the brilliance of more than 400 quetzal feathers. The quetzal is a tropical bird that lives in Central and South America, whose Aztec name means “long green feathers”. The designer, who is passionate about the animal world, gives us a tender portrait: a sleeping jaguar “dreaming of freedom”.
Design by Alice Shirley
Material: 100% twill silk
Condition: Previously Loved. This scarf was likely hung/pinned on display to take in it's beauty. Several pin holes, and stitching pulled around the top of the scarf near the rolled edges. Slight discoloration & paint or ink spot in lower right corner. Only noticeable upon close inspection. Original sewn in care tag is intact.
Size: 90cm x 90cm
Made in France
Sold-As-Is, Hermes Box is NOT included.
Classic & collectible Hermes silk scarf. This is an authentic HERMES Silk Jaguar Quetzal 90 cm Silk l 35".
Original issue in the Spring/Summer Collection of 2018.
The “jaguar warriors” of the pre-Columbian Aztec civilisation inspired Alice Shirley to dream up this big cat and its superb headdress, which is loosely inspired by the famous Penacho conserved in the Museum of Ethnology, Vienna. Made of feathers and semi-precious stones, this enormous headdress owes its beauty to the brilliance of more than 400 quetzal feathers. The quetzal is a tropical bird that lives in Central and South America, whose Aztec name means “long green feathers”. The designer, who is passionate about the animal world, gives us a tender portrait: a sleeping jaguar “dreaming of freedom”.
Design by Alice Shirley
Material: 100% twill silk
Condition: Previously Loved. This scarf was likely hung/pinned on display to take in it's beauty. Several pin holes, and stitching pulled around the top of the scarf near the rolled edges. Slight discoloration & paint or ink spot in lower right corner. Only noticeable upon close inspection. Original sewn in care tag is intact.
Size: 90cm x 90cm
Made in France
Sold-As-Is, Hermes Box is NOT included.