Feux du Ciel HERMES
Correction 5/14/2018
Just picked up a Le Monde d’Hermes I from 2000 and see that Hermes refers to the artist as Sefedine Ibrahim Alamin.
Revision 12/17/2016:
In search of more information about the artist behind the Feux du Ciel, which I am about to list I came across this wonderful information about the artist on Worthpoint, that I had to include here:
This beautiful scarf is by artist Sefedine Ibrahim Alamin (Kwumi).
“After his parents were killed in 1997, during a civil war, a then-14-year-old Sudanese boy named Sefedin found his way to a base camp for Doctors Without Borders, which placed him in a school for orphans. While there, drew colourful chalk sketches of African landscapes, which eventually landed on the desk of Jean-Louis Dumas. Dumas, the now-retired chief executive of Hermès, had previously visited the school and asked the teachers to send him the work of any promising young artists. Dumas hired Sefedin to design for Hermes. He created six different styles “This boy was born during the war and saw nothing but death around him, but all of his designs are very peaceful,”.
This amazing “Feux du Ciel” Fire of Heavens scarf will be enjoyed for years to come! Colorful swirls of orange, green, yellow, pink, black and red and blue cover the pastel pink night sky! Yellow and white stars are also found in the sky.
Signed at the bottom Kwumi Sefedin, Hermes, Paris.
This is a limited edition scarf, comes with its Hermes box and the Le Carre Hermes Autumn-Winter 2008 Catalog.
Mint condition!
Measurements: 36″ x 35″
HEAVENS OF HERMES!
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Original post 10/22/2015:
I was just getting ready to reduce the price on the fabulous Hermès Smiles in Third Millenary silk scarf, when I discovered, that I had spelled this young African artist’s last name with an “i” rather than an “e” as in Sefidin rather than the correct way, SEFEDIN.
An easy way to find out, is to simply look at the scarf itself, where the signature, obviously shows an “e” rather than and “i”. So why the mistake? I refer to the Carres d’art by Genevieve Fontan many times to confirm first issue dates, and must have done so when I listed this fabulous carre for sale. Assuming that Ms Fontan would not get the artist’s name wrong, I copied it from her source. But just now, when I re-shot some of the photos in order to capture all the fabulous colors of this scarf, I noticed, to my embarrassment, that I had spelled the artist’s name wrong.
My sincere apologies –
May I present Smiles in Third Millenary by I.A. Kwumi Sefedin
The unusual and highly popular Hermès Smiles in Third Millenary carré was designed by I. A. Kwumi Sefedin and first issued in 2000.
The colors on this scarf are absolutely gorgeous and include the entire color spectrum making it an extremely versatile scarf and accessory.
Scarf drapes beautifully and depending on how you tie it or wear it, you can decide which colors you would like to showcase, making this a very versatile carre.
The perfect addition to your wardrobe or the perfect gift.
- in excellent pre-owned condition
- wonderfully soft silk
- copyright
- care tag
- signed
- plump hand rolled hem
- approx. size: 36 x 36 inches or 90 x 90 cm
- made in France
- 100% silk
- guaranteed authentic
– HERMES scarf box may show some signs of use - layaway plans tailored to Your specific needs
- subject to prior sale
Was $429 NOW $349
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- Smiles in the Third Millenary, I. A. Kwumi Sefedin, 2000
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