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Silk Scarf – Charles Hallo – A Symbolic Tribute to François I and the Château de Chambord Unique edition 1968
The Hermès “Val de Loire” scarf, designed by Charles Hallo (1884–1969), is a richly symbolic creation inspired by the French Renaissance and the reign of King François I.
At its centre, the leaping stag embodies royal strength and vitality. Graceful greyhounds, placed in the corners, stand as symbols of loyalty, devotion, and noble restraint.
Two crowned salamanders, the King’s personal emblem, bear the Latin motto Nutrisco et Extinguo (“I nourish the good fire and extinguish the bad”), echoing the carvings found throughout Chambord Castle.
Architectural motifs recall the splendour of Renaissance galleries, while the royal blue and gold palette unites the symbols of heaven and light, wisdom and power.
An allegorical composition in silk, this scarf captures the refined symbolism of the French Renaissance — a dialogue between art, nature, and royal majesty.
silk – hand-rolled hem – Made in France
Size: 90 × 90 cm (35.4 × 35.4 in)
Excellent condition

























