Hermés Chale Shawl Scarf 'Parures De Samourais' in Gris Chine/ Mauve / Parme Cashmere Silk - SOLD

This is a 100% authentic Hermés Shawl 'Parures De Samourais' in Gris Chine, Mauve and Parme 30% Silk and 70% Cashmere.

 Utterly beautiful, incredibly soft, this 140cm square Chale, designed by Aline Honoré is highly sought after.

A gentle grey marl background, with subtle tones of lilac, purple, green, sky and navy blue....its one of the loveliest colourways.

Depicting the richly ornamented armour of the Samurai Warrior, as crafted by two armourers of the Myochin school (1615-1868). The floral motifs and clan coats of arms reflect medieval Japan's rich history.

"The samurai warriors of medieval Japan had richly ornamented armour. Fourteen such elements from the 14th to the 18th century can be found in this composition designed by Aline Honoré. At the centre is a suit of armour in bronze, iron, gold, leather, silk and lacquer, crafted by two armourers of the Myochin school. This adornment from the Edo period (1615-1868) is certain to have belonged to a daïmio – a rich landowner. The ornamental details feature floral motifs or clan coats of arms. These pieces are preserved at the Ann & Gabriel Barbier‑Mueller Museum in Dallas, United States. This private collection of samurai armour put together by the 3rd and 4th generations of the great art‑collecting family, the Barbier-Muellers, contains close to a thousand pieces and is one of the largest of its kind in the world." Hermés 

Condition - Excellent to As New

 Details -

No evidence of use, just very light linear creases from storage, there are no pulls, stains or aroma and the hand rolled and stitched edges are all excellent throughout.

Made in France

Size -

140cm x 140cm

Includes -  Tag & Hermés Presentation Box with Ribbon. (A copy of the receipt is available on request 14 days after sale)

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