Signed Paris HERMÈS 'Les pivoines' silk twill scarf (100% silk), design Christiane Vauzelles 1978, peonies and greenery. Ca 90 x 90 cm, hand rolled hem, partially flat and puckering , good condition. Hermes is a fashion house steeped in history and tradition. Family-owned for five generations, the label is a symbol of class worldwide. From beginnings in saddlery and fine equestrian leather goods, Hermes today are best known for their handbags as well as a range of other superior items. The scarf was introduced in 1937, designed as a woodblock print by Emile Hermès' son-in-law, Robert Dumas. Made with the finest Chinese silk, the scarves soon caught the eye of Parisian society and became a must-have accessory.