Hermès Scarf 90 cm – Équateur – Robert Dallet (1988)

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Created by Robert Dallet, the Hermès scarf “Équateur” (Equator) was first issued in 1988, then reissued in 2019 and in 2020 in a “wash” version. Robert Dallet is also the author of the scarf “Sichuan”, which celebrates Chinese wildlife with the same talent and attention to detail, and of “Jungle Love”, both on sale at Carré Society.

Multicoloured palette on an orange ground. Very rare in wash and much sought after by discerning enthusiasts.

Condition: Excellent condition, close to new, with box. The photos are part of the description and let you appreciate this unique piece. We invite you to examine them carefully to get an accurate idea of its condition.

Hermès scarf, 90 × 90 cm (36" × 36"). Made in France from the finest pure silk, it has hand-rolled hems, a testament to the exceptional skill of the Hermès artisans. Carefully authenticated by Carré Society, this pre-owned scarf embodies the very essence of sustainable luxury.

Art and History of this Hermès Scarf
Robert Dallet, a self-taught artist and passionate naturalist, devoted his career to depicting wildlife with striking realism. He worked with Hermès on several scarves that have become emblematic, including Équateur, Sichuan and Jungle Love. His work highlights the richness of the world's ecosystems, and his attention to detail turns each silk scarf into a true work of art. The countries of South America crossed by the equator are rich in primary forests. Their fauna and flora could not fail to fascinate and inspire Robert Dallet, who was above all a passionate naturalist. Truly gifted at drawing animals, and big cats in particular, he shows the full extent of his talent in this composition. At the centre is His Majesty the Jaguar. Around him, seeming to pay homage but at a prudent distance, is his court. Flanked by his barons, Puma, Ocelot and Margay, amid a noisy concert mixing the squawks of toucans, parakeets and macaws with the chatter of spider monkeys and capuchins, the big cat absent-mindedly holds court. Under the impassive gaze of the sloth, he seems undecided. Will he make his meal of the little tapir to his right, or of the roseate spoonbill at his feet? Diane.