I love my Hermés scarf. A lovely girlfriend gave this to me on my 40th birthday. I loved it then and still love it, sometimes it lives in my wardrobe for a few months without seeing the light of day, other times it goes out everyday.
The title of the scarf "Daimyo, Princes of the Rising Sun" is a gracious name that sets the tone for the entire feel of the scarf: swords, their symbols, are skillfully depicted with various insignia of the powerful lord clans. In the centre, the gingko leaves (from the ubiquitous Japanese tree and the symbol of Metropolitan Tokyo) surround two cranes - another symbol of Japan - in a very harmonious circle.
The regal look of this scarf is also impressed by the jacquard silk, the fabric that has a pattern (also of gingko leaves) weaved in it. The scarf is one of the most beloved Hermés productions, a highly collectible scarf and a sought-after design in sale or auction around the world, particularly since the material is no longer utilised by Hermés due to the excessive costs of production.
And I own it! I would like another one please, if someone really, really loves me, would they not give me a lovely new Hermés scarf for me to treasure and love, but best of all to wear?
