Description
hermes scarf 90. Artistic Details: The scarf's borders (friezes) mirror the chiseled decor of the saddle itself. The central motif features finely engraved dragons, serpents, and mythical beasts facing each other in the clouds. This scarf is the Selle de Dignitaire (Dignitary's Saddle), an iconic design from the French luxury house Hermès . Design & History The intricate artwork was created by artist Wlodek Kaminski and first issued in 2018 . The design is a faithful reproduction of an actual antique saddle preserved in the Émile Hermès collection . Origin: The original saddle is Sino-Mongolian from Central Asia, dating back to the late Qing period (circa 1832). Symbolism: As the name suggests, the sumptuous materials of the original—which included silk velvet, silver, coral, amber, and lapis lazuli—indicate it was crafted for a high-ranking official or "dignitary". Artistic Details: The scarf's borders (friezes) mirror the chiseled decor of the saddle itself. The central motif features finely engraved dragons, serpents, and mythical beasts facing each other in the clouds.