Hermes Scarf “Les Jardins d’Arménie”

Hermès Paris. Square scarf “Les Jardins d’Arménie” by Karen Petrossian. Cashmere and silk. Dimensions approx. 87 × 85 cm. Date: circa 2005, first edition. Provenance: private collection, Paris. Comes with the original Hermès box.

“Les Jardins d’Arménie” by Hermès is an exceptional carré from the first edition of this sought‑after design, created around 2005 by artist Karen Petrossian. The composition evokes the enchanted gardens of Armenia: a dense, tapestry‑like landscape where fantastical animals, flowering vines, and stylized trees intertwine around a central cartouche with a regal figure, stars, and architectural motifs. The palette is particularly sumptuous, with deep raspberry, rich orange, teal, cream, and touches of gold that give the piece a warm, jewel‑toned radiance and remarkable visual depth when worn or displayed.

Woven in a luxurious cashmere and silk blend, the scarf has a wonderfully soft hand and elegant drape, making it ideal both as a refined accessory and as a collectible textile artwork. It measures approximately 87 × 85 cm, a versatile format that can be styled around the neck, shoulders, or framed as wall art. The design is signed “Hermès” and titled “Les Jardins d’Arménie” within the pattern, a discreet confirmation of authenticity that adds to its charm.

This example is in excellent, carefully preserved condition, showing only one or two extremely minor, barely noticeable pulled threads visible only on close inspection. It is offered with its original Hermès orange box, enhancing its desirability for collectors and making it ready to gift. For the connoisseur of Hermès carrés or anyone drawn to richly detailed, story‑telling designs, “Les Jardins d’Arménie” is a rare opportunity to acquire a piece that is at once wearable, decorative, and highly collectible.