• Name of scarf: “Châteaux d’Arrière”
• Designer: Julie Abadie
• Date 1st. issue: 1974
• First issue: yes
• Size: 90×90 cm
• Material: 100% silk, made in France
• Condition: 2+ –>  see pictures and our chart below
• Accessories: original Hermès orange box (with signs of use)
• Boutique official price: Fr. 600.-
• Sale is final, no return, no exchange

Created in 1974, the Hermès ‘Châteaux d’Arrière’ square is an iconic piece celebrating the maritime world and the art of ceremonial ship decoration. The design features two majestic stern castles — those sculpted structures that adorned the sterns of ships — enhanced by a symmetrical composition, rich in gilded details, mythological figures and stylised rigging.

The palette of red, black, ivory and gold gives this square scarf a spectacular visual presence, typical of Hermès creations from the 1970s, where bold graphic design meets traditional craftsmanship.

Design & Composition

• Size: 90cm square

• Year: 1974

• Material: 100% silk – dense, lustrous vintage hand-woven twill

• Finish: Hand-rolled edges, in perfect condition

• Colour scheme: Deep red, black, ivory, antique gold

• Motifs: Stern castles, mermaids and mythological figures, ropes, chains, nautical elements, Hermès Paris signature

The design, by J. Abadie, is one of the most refined in Hermès’s maritime collection, prized for its rich narrative and graphic balance.

Condition & Authenticity

• Impeccable second-hand condition, flawless, fresh silk and vibrant colours

• Even roll, no sagging

• No care label, in keeping with Hermès standards of the 1970s

• Private provenance, carefully preserved collection

Collectors’ Interest

This model is sought after for:

• its historical maritime theme, highly prized in Hermès collections

• its symmetrical composition, ideal for framing

• its bold colour palette, typical of the 1970s

• its rarity in immaculate condition, as well-preserved examples have become difficult to find

A piece that combines heritage, visual impact and vintage elegance.

Style & Presentation

When worn, it adds a graphic and sophisticated touch.

When framed, it becomes a maritime painting of great decorative impact.

In summary

A vintage 1974 Hermès scarf, in second-hand but impeccable condition, depicting one of the House’s most iconic maritime themes.