Petit h is the Hermès collection that uses leftover materials to create small objects and accessories.
The initiative brings together surplus leather, silk, and other materials from Hermès workshops with designers and craftspeople. Instead of treating these remnants as waste, the project turns them into one-of-a-kind or limited items whose forms are often suggested by the available material.
Petit h was created in 2010 and reflects a different design philosophy from the company’s regular collections. Its pieces can be playful, unexpected, and highly varied because production depends on the shapes, colors, and quantities of materials left over from other work.
Petit h is sometimes described simply as a recycling line. That is incomplete: it is also a creative workshop, emphasizing experimentation and craftsmanship while extending the useful life of valuable materials.