Hermès Scarf 90 cm – Groenland – Philippe Ledoux (1982, 1992 reissue)

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The Hermès scarf “Groenland” (Greenland) is a creation by Philippe Ledoux, first issued in 1982 and reissued in 1992. This 90 × 90 cm (36" × 36") silk scarf depicts the life of the people of Greenland in close communion with a nature that is both beautiful and harsh.

The dominant colours of this scarf are pink, sky blue, white and pearl grey, a soft and harmonious palette.

Condition: Good condition. A few marks and slight stains. The photos are part of the description and let you appreciate this unique piece. We invite you to examine them carefully to get an accurate idea of its condition.

Hermès scarf, 90 × 90 cm (36" × 36"). Made in France from the finest pure silk, it has hand-rolled hems, a testament to the exceptional skill of the Hermès artisans. Carefully authenticated by Carré Society, this pre-owned scarf embodies the very essence of sustainable luxury.

Art and History of this Hermès Scarf

Philippe Ledoux captured the essence of life in Greenland. The inhabitants, dressed in sealskins and armed with harpoons, hunt and fish in the icy vastness. Despite the harshness of the climate, life there is vigorous and withstands extreme conditions. This “land of the people” (Kalaallit Nunaat) teaches wisdom through the scarcity of its resources.