Kashinas Wash - Rose Bleu Corail - NWCT - 2611031812
Brand: Hermès
Type/Model: Carré 90 Washed Silk Twill
Design Name: Kachinas
Artist: Kermit Oliver
Size: 89 cm x 84 cm / 35.04 in x 33.07 in
Color: Rose (Pink), Bleu (Blue), Corail (Coral)
Fabric: 100% washed silk twill, hand-rolled edges
Approx. Issue Date: Original design created in 1992; the Wash edition is documented for Autumn/Winter 2019.
Condition: NWCT: New With Care Tag, Never Worn, Without Box
Condition Detail: Light thread pulling on the front.
Country of Origin: France
Story about the Design:
Kachinas brings Kermit Oliver’s detailed drawing to a composition inspired by the ceremonial carved figures associated with Hopi culture in the American Southwest. Smaller figures gather around a central medallion, while larger characters extend across the surrounding field. Their varied costumes, feathers and geometric details give each part of the scarf its own visual interest. In Rose, Bleu and Corail, the pink ground, blue corners and coral edge frame the lively drawing with a warm, expressive palette.
Artist's Story:
Kermit Oliver is an American painter from Texas whose work draws on history, mythology and the natural world. He studied at Texas Southern University under John Biggers and continued painting while working for the U.S. Postal Service in Waco. His long relationship with Hermès began in the 1980s, bringing his distinctive pictorial language to silk. His work has also been exhibited in museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Collector's Notes:
Public collector discussions connect the appeal of Kachinas with Kermit Oliver’s wider artistic work, particularly his distinctive imagery, carefully drawn figures and balanced circular compositions. Comments include appreciation of the design in several palettes and of the different character brought by later editions. Discussion of the Wash version also highlights its softer feel and comfortable drape. These observations place Oliver’s authorship, as well as the experience of wearing the scarf, at the heart of its collector appeal.
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