Framed Salvatore Ferragamo Vintage Safari Silk Scarf, Circa 1990s

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A stunning large-format framed Salvatore Ferragamo silk scarf showcasing the Italian luxury house's iconic African safari design. The composition features … Read more A stunning large-format framed Salvatore Ferragamo silk scarf showcasing the Italian luxury house's iconic African safari design. The composition features a dramatic tableau of African wildlife — two towering giraffes at center, a stalking cheetah, a reclining leopard, an ostrich, and a majestic vulture — set against a soft ivory ground with blue and gold botanical borders framed by braided rope motifs. The palette of warm browns, dusty blues, and muted golds gives the piece an elegant, timeless quality that reads equally well as wall art.

Ferragamo's animal print scarves, developed under the creative direction of Fulvia Ferragamo beginning in the 1980s, are considered among the most collectible luxury silk textiles of the 20th century. This example has been professionally framed behind glass in a classic gold frame, allowing it to be displayed as fine decorative art. The Salvatore Ferragamo copyright signature is visible in the lower center of the scarf.

A sophisticated statement piece for a study, living room, or dressing room.

Maker: Salvatore Ferragamo, Italy
Period: circa 1980s–1990s
Materials: 100% silk twill, gold-tone frame, glass
Framed dimensions: 34" W × 34" H
Condition: Very good vintage condition See less