N° 1978 · Textiles
£110
One of a kind. When it’s gone, it’s gone.
France, Lyon, 1930's, L: 126cm
This scarf comes from the archive of a Lyon silk manufacturer so was never worn.
Some scarves from this archive were designed for the exposition Internationale des arts et techniques
dans la vie moderne (international exposition dedicated to art and technology
in modern life) in 1937.
Hermes created it's famous silk carre (silk square 90x 90cms) in 1937 at the same time as the universal exhibition in Paris.
The silk scarf originates from the large printed handkerchief an essential item of the 19th century which slowly became a larger scarf. During the war scarfs with war instructions, motifs and maps essential for the fighters who could not read but also made as a useful item to protect pilots from exhaust smoke.
The triangular scarf is quite unusual nowadays but in the 30's was also worn as a top accessory with a string fastening going around the neck.
Inspired by the elegance of the Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne held in Paris in 1937, this silk triangular scarf echoes a moment when the world celebrated innovation, design, and artistry. The exhibition brought together visionaries from across the globe and left a lasting legacy in architecture, fashion, and decorative arts. This piece is a stylish nod to that spirit of modernity and refinement that defined the era.
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