Jay Ahr 2013 Hermès Birkin 30 Orange Epsom Bandana Embroidery "Rio de Janeiro"

jay ahr 2013 hermès birkin 30 orange epsom bandana embroidery "rio de janeiro"

jay ahr’s passion for textiles continues with the intricately embroidered bandana series. from the sanskrit word for ‘a bond’, the bandana is inspired by the colourful indian kerchiefs. however, the bandana stands as a symbol of multiculturalism, truly personal to each group it represents—whether gangs in la, cowboys in the midwest, or banditos in mexico. it has been adopted and translated, imprinted with new meaning with the passing of time.

the bandana series, inspired by the colorful indian kerchiefs, explores both nuanced repetition as well as identity. although the bandana is found all over the world, it usually serves to identify a very specific tribe—be it gangs in la, banditos in mexico, or young students at le lycée.

jay ahr has worked with collectors, auction ho s, and a global private network to curate and build the world’s largest collection of transformed hermès bags. this independent and incredibly diverse collection combines beautifully crafted collector’s items with sustainable business practices to breathe new life into pieces. each piece, with its own original and completely unique story—literally woven into its surface—is no longer a bag, but a personal work