I am crazy about scarves. This is one of my few indulgences: silk scarves to wear around my neck. One of my favorites is this Hermès piece:
It inspired me to make this card which is available for purchase :
and this t-shirt, available in several colors :
I have this resurfacing nostalgic feeling about snow every winter in southern california; being born here, my son doesn’t miss the snow much, but I, being born on a snowy December first, in Mashhad, Iran, miss it a lot…The quiet beautiful snow who always speaks softly…
There is this short novel I read a few years back called Neige (snow in french) and of course the great book of my friend Jean-Michel Maulpoix called Pas sur la neige. “Chaque flocon répète: nous n’irons plus au ciel.” (every snowflake repeats: we’re not going back to the sky)
I don’t know the name of the photographer of the above picture but I figured I would throw it in for all of you homesick persians.
Le regretté Claude Nougaro . la chantait si bien
cette neige qui vous manque tellement….
Vous souvenez-vous de cet extrait ?
“….Elle vient de si haut, la chaste damoiselle
Que sa forme voilée d’étoiles se constelle
Elle vient de si haut, cette sœur des sapins
Cette bombe lactée que lancent les gamins
Elle vient de si haut, la liquide étincelle
Au sommet de la terre elle brille éternelle
Brandissant son flambeau sur le pic et le roc
Comme la liberté dans le port de New York
La neige…”
Bien que vivant en montagne.. nous n’en avons encore que peu… très peu, trop peu..
Je vais acheter le livre de J.M. Maulpoix. J’aime beaucoup les mots que vous avez cités.
j’ajouterai pour terminer que .. nous avons décidément bien des goûts en commun ..
les carrés Hermès ..
et puis nous sommes Sagittaire toutes les deux..
Ah .. si .. vous êtes très belle.
Glamorous & Alluring !!
A scarf invariably plays against form, dressing down or up in contrast to whatever it’s worn with, Infinitely versatile. The Hermes scarf has become a celebrated classic for the way it combines luxury & sportiness in one swoop.
In the words of Sherlock Holmes – “ Its has long been an axiom of mine that little things are infinitely the most important..
“Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating
¬-John Ruskin
Let me congratulate you again for your beautiful work of art. Your work reminds me about beauties in life such as a georgous snowy day or a soft silky scarf (specially a Hermes one). I received today my first set of your postcards. The quality of the print, the colors and the art work are very impressive. They actually can be framed and be used as a painting. Now the problem would be to find a postcard to go with them!
Nice designs! A scarf is the ultimate accessory. And unlike its retarded brother – the neck tie – it’s actually functional! It’s an accessory that keeps me warm where it counts, around my neck! Incidentally, the scarf is the only functional piece I would be interested in around my neck, unless 1400’s accessories such as ropes, nooses, or leather collars become vogue again! I was walking to work in sub-zero (w/ wind chill) temperatures this morning when I realized I had forgotten my scarf! Walking without a scarf in New England late Autumn has been likened to climbing Mount Everest in nude! In the latter case, covering one’s mouth with the scarf is a must! I like the feeling of breathing into my scarf, where I can rely on it to trap my breath’s warmth. It’s almost like hugging my own lungs to keep warm!
Hey Ali..
Pretty neat observation. I especially like your expression on neck tie..really apt..
Michele jan,
I love the photo of the Yamamoto in 23rd century(http://www.redbubble.com/people/micheleroohani/art/242698-7-yamamoto-in-the-23rd-century) but i couldn’t find any posters or postcards of it for sale on redbubble…
Hi. The name of photographer of the picture of Persian winter is Afshin Yegane Doust. He is my cousin, an amateur Photographer who won a competition for this photo.