HERMES Hermès Carre 140 Geant Cashmere Silk Savana Dance The Savana Dance Cashmere Silk Stole Shawl Designed by Ardmore Artists. This is a masterpiece depicting the fantastical world of the savanna. The composition, with leopards and velvet monkeys in motion and king protea flowers in full bloom, is like a snapshot of a dance of life. The carre is framed by the Amasunpa pattern used in Zulu pottery. The depiction, which combines patterns and plants derived from Zulu culture and conceals symbols such as royal authority, wisdom, and vitality, and the smoky colors make this a very beautiful work. Purchased from a major pawn shop that has been appraised. There is a part where the thread is coming out at the bottom of the monkey. Otherwise, it is a beautiful item with no particular points of concern. Size Approx. 140 x 140 cm Cashmere 70% Silk 30% Accessories None Secrets of the Object The velvet monkey, chased by the leopard, turns to face its predator, with an expression of anxiety and hesitation. In Zulu culture, the leopard symbolizes royal authority, and the velvet monkey symbolizes intelligence and wit—but in this scene, that alone may not save its life. But what will happen? Surrounding the two protagonists are the giant king protea flowers, the national flower of South Africa. Ardmore is a collective of Zulu, Zimbabwean, and Sotho potters, founded in 1985 by Fee Halsted in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Currently, there are about 70 members, and they are working on creation while reinterpreting traditional styles, sharing the true meaning of our common humanity and fraternity—the recognition that "people exist because of others." This carre marks the beginning of a new collaboration between Ardmore and Hermès.