Hermes Silk Scarf La France - Bordeaux - EXCWOCT - Rare Collector - 2606131619

La France - Bordeaux - EXCWOCT - Rare Collector - 2606131619

Brand: Hermès
Type/Model: Scarf 90 Silk Twill
Name Design: La France, France
Artist: Françoise de la Perrière
Size: 90 cm × 90 cm / 35 in × 35 in
Color: Bordeaux (deep wine red), Blanc (off-white field)
Fabric: 100% Silk Twill, hand-rolled edges
Approx. Issue Date: Circa 1959 (original design issued 1959)
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition Without Care Tag, Without Box (EXCWOCT)
Country of Origin: Made in France

Collector’s Note:
La France is universally regarded by Hermès collectors as a true "Grail" scarf. Originally issued in 1959, this design rarely appears on the secondary market—especially in the refined Bordeaux colorway and in such well-preserved condition. Collectors often highlight this piece on Hermès forums and luxury resale platforms as a cornerstone for any serious carré collection. Its cartographic complexity, historic homage, and timeless style place it in the upper echelon of vintage Hermès designs. A rare opportunity to acquire an iconic silk work of art—one that continues to grow in desirability and value.

Story about the Design:
The Hermès “La France” Bordeaux scarf by Françoise de la Perrière is a richly illustrated silk map, alive with cultural, architectural, and agricultural symbols. Designed in 1959, it is one of the most comprehensive and patriotic Hermès designs ever produced—transforming the carré into a celebration of French regional identity.

Central Motif:
Coq Gaulois (Gallic Rooster): Positioned boldly at the center, the proud national symbol of France stands on a pedestal wrapped in a tricolour sash. He embodies French pride, independence, and spirit.

Below the rooster sits a map outline of France, filled with vineyards, wheat sheaves, sunflowers, and symbols of labor and industry—evoking a self-sustained, flourishing land.

Top Left Quadrant (Northwest & Brittany):
Depicts Mont-Saint-Michel, a world-famous abbey on a tidal island, symbolizing Normandy’s mystique.

Sea and coastal ships reference France’s maritime heritage.

Brittany’s influence is seen through fishing nets, ship rigging, and maritime tools.

Top Right Quadrant (Northeast & Alsace/Lorraine):
Shows a Cathedral, likely representative of Strasbourg, blending Germanic and French architecture.

Grapes and wine barrels mark the famed Alsace wine route.

Traditional folk costumes suggest regional identity and pride.

Bottom Left Quadrant (Southwest & Bordeaux):
Celebrates Bordeaux’s vineyards, with lush vine leaves, grape clusters, and barrels.

Equestrian scene featuring a jockey on horseback, referencing racing culture in southwestern France.

Additional vineyard references likely allude to Bergerac, Cahors, and other appellations.

Bottom Right Quadrant (Southeast & Provence/Riviera):
Portrays olive branches, lavender, and sunflowers symbolic of Provence.

Camargue horseman in wide-brimmed hat rides among marshes—iconic of southern France’s wild beauty.

A touch of Mediterranean coastline, evoking Nice or Marseille, completes this sun-drenched region.

Border & Decorative Elements:
Framed with scrollwork and botanical vines, soft fruit garlands, olive branches, and flowers—all interlaced with regional crests and emblems.

The color palette of Bordeaux red, ivory, and soft ochre creates a warm, vintage atmosphere that enhances the cartographic charm.

This scarf reads like a love letter to France—each corner packed with national pride, rendered in precise and poetic detail. It is not only wearable art, but also a miniature educational atlas of a country’s identity, making it a must-have for serious collectors and Francophiles alike.

Artist’s Story:
Françoise de la Perrière’s silk illustrations for Hermès remain benchmarks in scarf design. Her works like La France, Les Voitures à Transformation, and Les Éperons stand out for their historical richness and ornamental finesse. As a designer, she pioneered Hermès' narrative scarf tradition—making every square a story in silk.

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