The Nikko Hermès carré is a gorgeous scarf by popular Hermes artist, Vladimir Rybaltchenko (AKA Rybal) and the father of Dimitri Rybaltchenko, who himself is an accomplished artist and an Hermes contributor. [Link to artist’s Bio]
Vladimir Rybaltchenko has, like his great uncle, Philippe Ledoux, created a number of iconic carrés for the Maison Hermès.
His Nikko scarf along with Francoise Faconnet’s Daimyo [Link to Inspiration for this design] and Caty Latham’s Reverie Japonaises paid tribute to the culture of Japan in 1992.
The Nikko carré took its inspiration from the ceiling of the Japanese Shin’yosha temple located in Nikko, Japan.
At the center of the scarf are three Tennyo Heavenly Maidens. The Tennyo Maidens can be found in Japanese Buddhism. They are spiritual beings, primarily female and similar to western angels or nymphs.
The Nikko Hermès scarf showcasing the three Tennyo Heavenly Maidens and their inspiration from the ceiling of the Shin’yosha temple located in Nikko, Japan below.
According to Hermès, “these delightful creatures are grace incarnate….Let us pause then, and savour the ecstacy of this ethereal realm” (excerpt from Hermès scarf booklet 1991/1992)
Additional photos of this enchanting and delightful carré …
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