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Vintage Hermes Les Folies du Ciel (The Follies of the Sky) Blue Silk Carre 90 - This Hermes silk carre 90 is crafted from a deep navy and royal blue twill silk featuring the Les Folies du Ciel (The Follies of the Sky) pattern by artist Loic Dubigeon. The whimsical design illustrates a history of aeronautics with multi-colored hot air balloons, dirigibles, and fantastical flying machines set against a night sky background, enclosed by a golden-yellow twisted rope border. The scarf is finished with traditional hand-rolled and hand-stitched hems. Printed marks include the title LES FOLIES DU CIEL on a white ribbon banner, the artist signature LOIC DUBIGEON at the bottom center, a signature HERMES - PARIS on a yellow border banner, and the copyright mark (c) HERMES on a yellow block. Text within the illustrations includes PAZ UNIVERSAL 1880 alongside various dates on the airships. A white fabric care label is sewn to one corner reading FABRIQUE EN FRANCE 100% SOIE and MADE IN FRANCE 100% SILK DRY CLEAN ONLY with a vertical number 30. 90 x 90 cm (35.4 x 35.4 inches).