Heian period, the time when Japanese royal authority reached the peak, is a golden age for art, construction, painting, poetry and literature. The famous novel Genshi Monogatali and essay Makuranososhi were both composed in the era of prosperity in Literature. All these masterpieces exude a beauty of attention on nature which is depicted in the traditional Japanese aphorism-Flowers, Birds, Winds & Moon.
Hermes “Strolling in the Heian period” Scarf features delicate patterns representing the extraordinary and elegant art in the period. All patterns is arranged as a decorated board with geometric figures A woven pattern reminding us of the decorated paintings on the floor of Hermes Boutiques encircled the edge and an ornamental picture in the center surrounded with several small pictures on four corners. These patterns are originated from typical sceneries in Japan including the Fuji Mountain in the mist and cloud, travel on horseback, sedan and boat and tourists accompanies with bearers, grooms and servants. For corner pictures are composed with geometric figures in part with vivid plant patterns such as flowers and fans, which looks as if the pieces cutting from kimonos. The exquisite and complicated oriental cherry, weeping willow and bamboo patterns shows the meticulous views in Japanese garden.
