Hermes "Coupe de Gala" Orange Wash Twill Silk 90 cm Scarf

This wash effect lends a velvety feel and patina to the silk. The Hermès scarf is reinvented as the velvety Wash scarf. Washed by Hermes artisans’ expert hands, the scarf is transformed into a relaxed, mattified, and ever so slightly faded piece, gaining an irresistible downy touch. This exclusive process makes each scarf unique and can slightly alter its dimensions. Hermes recommend to dry clean your scarf or machine wash following their careful instructions. See the Care section for details on how to care for your Wash scarf. No longer just a scarf, countless creative ideas of showing off these art pieces have been shared over the years, e.g. framed and hung as home decor, several ways of converting it into various fashionable tops and skirts, neckties, belts. Hermes Coupe de Gala Scarf Design History: In the 19th century, the excellent reputation of French carriage-making travelled beyond Europe. This carriage, commissioned in 1894 by the Chinese empress Cixi (1835-1908) from the h