Hermès - Le Geographe - Scarf

Grail Collector's Piece: HERMÈS Paris Carré 90 "LES GÉOGRAPHES"
Rare Discontinued Jacquard Silk (Kangaroo & Anchor Weave) – Classic Black (Noir) Colorway
Designed by Sandra Laroche (First Edition, 1992)

One of the most elusive, sought-after, and prestigious grails in the Hermès collector universe: "Les Géographes" (The Geographers), designed by Sandra Laroche to commemorate the historic 1800–1804 French maritime expedition to Australia led by Captain Nicolas Baudin aboard the corvette "Le Géographe".

This piece features the extraordinary, long-discontinued Jacquard silk weave incorporating woven motifs of Australian kangaroos and naval anchors that shimmer three-dimensionally across the deep black silk field. The black colorway is universally considered the most desirable and valuable variant of this design.

[Specifications]
• Brand: Hermès Paris
• Model / Title: Les Géographes
• Artist / Designer: Sandra Laroche (Issued 1992)
• Format: Carré 90 (approx. 88 cm x 88 cm)
• Fabric: 100% Pure Silk (Special Jacquard weave with kangaroos & anchors)
• Colorway: Jet Black (Noir) field, with turquoise, gold, scarlet, and royal blue accents
• Origin: Made in France
• Authenticity Markings:
- "HERMÈS PARIS " copyright mark along the border
- "LE GEOGRAPHE" stern transom banner at top center
- Original white composition care tag attached ("FABRIQUE EN FRANCE 100% SOIE / MADE IN FRANCE 100% SILK")

[Condition Report – Transparent & Detailed]
• Overall: Good to Very Good vintage condition, with remarkable silk crispness and vibrant colors.
• Silk Fabric & Jacquard: Excellent body, firm hand, and luminous sheen. No fabric thinning, holes, or noticeable pulled threads (runs).
• Hems (Roulotté): Hand-rolled hems remain tight, plump, and nicely rounded.
• Areas of Note (Please examine highlighted macro photos):
1. A tiny, faint superficial spot on the light blue ribbon (highlighted in red circle photo).
2. A minor faint spot in the upper background of the Baudin portrait (highlighted in red circle photo).
Both are discreet, blend naturally into the busy graphic pattern, and do not detract from the breathtaking overall beauty when worn or displayed.
• Storage: Light folding creases from storage (readily smoothed with vertical silk steaming).

[Included Accessories]
• Scarf only (Will be wrapped in protective moisture-proof sleeve and safely dispatched in a rigid cardboard box).

[Shipping & Customs]
• Shipped promptly from Japan via tracked and fully insured international courier (FedEx / EMS).
• Import duties, local VAT, and customs clearance charges are the buyer's responsibility according to destination regulations.