What was the first Hermès scarf design, created in 1937, called?

The first Hermès scarf design, created in 1937, was called Jeu des Omnibus et Dames Blanches.

The design marked the beginning of Hermès’s famous carré silk-scarf tradition. It depicted an omnibus scene and was created during the company’s early expansion from equestrian leather goods into luxury accessories. The scarf was printed on silk, a material that allowed detailed illustrated compositions and strong colors.

Hermès scarves became collectible because each design was treated as a small work of art. Later designs often featured equestrian subjects, historical references, animals, and geometric patterns. The French word carré, meaning square, is commonly used for the classic format.

Jeu des Omnibus et Dames Blanches is sometimes confused with Brides de Gala, one of the brand’s best-known later designs. The two are separate scarf patterns, created in different periods and by different artists.