HERMÈS Art des Steppes Silk Twill Plissé

Artist: Annie Faivre (1948 - ) Issued: c. 1991 Colors: Golden yellow/mustard background with shades of blue, reds, browns, and beige/cream Tag/Box: Care tag present. Box not included. Condition: No stains, runs, pulls, holes, or odor, . No S or X stamp. Some loose, misshapen pleats as shown in photos, can be hidden - still ties nicely. Story behind: Kublai Khân, the Mongol conqueror who defeated the Song dynasty and proclaimed himself emperor in 1280, left behind the memory of a strong-fisted ruler. According to Marco Polo, he once suffocated an enemy in a rug. From this we know that in ancient China the rug had functions other than ornamenting temple columns or sheltering nomadic knights. It also served as a punishment in the hands of the sovereign. Here is something that will enoble it even further. Scarf ring not included.