Hermès Voyages en Russie Silk Scarf Rare Sleeve_3/4 Navy edging with hand rolled

Navy edging with hand rolled finish

black background with purple and grey floral pattern and machine finished edges

A great quality Italian silk scarf as you would expect from this high-end designer

a design and colour way  typical of the 1970s era

Hermès Voyages en Russie Silk Scarf Rare Sleeve_3/4 Navy edging with hand rolledThe title of this scarf is Voyages en Slaves which was very quickly changed to Voyages en Russie as it was criticised for its association with serfdom. Designed by Loc Dubigeon and illustrates the transportation of Russians. Released in 1982, but later re released in 1983 under a different title, Voyage en Russie. In overall very good condition with care tag present although evidence of very slight fading. Made in France and measuring 35 inches square.