'Springs' was first released in 1974 and is a much loved design by Philippe Ledoux, who was first enlisted by Robert Dumas in 1947. He has designed over 90 carrés for the Maison Hermès.
At the centre of this scarf is a children's carriage. This carriage was commissioned by Carolina Bonaparte to celebrate the birth of her son with Napoleon, this miniature luxury coach was crafted by renowned coachbuilder J. Fr. Tremblay. Dating to the early 19th century, it is widely regarded as a masterpiece of French coach making.
The central children’s carriage reflects the theme of Springs: early 19th‑century luxury coaches relied on refined spring suspensions, a hallmark of Tremblay’s craftsmanship. Ledoux echoes this engineering through coiled, swirling motifs, making the “springs” both literal—mechanical innovation—and symbolic, evoking energy, movement, and renewal.
At the centre of this design sits a children’s carriage commissioned by Carolina Bonaparte to mark the birth of her son with Napoleon. Crafted by master coachbuilder J. Fr. Tremblay in the early 19th century, it is celebrated as a masterpiece of French coach making. Its placement reflects the theme of 'Springs': the refined suspension systems of luxury coaches and Tremblay’s technical ingenuity are echoed in Ledoux’s coiled, swirling motifs, where “springs” become both a nod to mechanical innovation and a symbol of energy, movement, and renewal.
Details:
Rolled edges, hand stitched
Silk, dry clean only
Care label intact
Good pre-loved condition - four small marks identified- see last three images for detail
Has been dry cleaned
Dimensions: 88cm x 89cm (variations due to hand rolled edges)
Does not come with original packaging
This is a preloved item, therefore it might have imperfections - please see condition notes for details.
