HERMÈS foulard 'AXIS MUNDI'. By Christine Henry, design first published in 1999. 65% cashmere, 35% silk. The world axis, also known as the celestial axis, world pillar, or pillar of the world, is a fundamental concept in cosmogonic myths and refers to the connection between the center of heaven and earth. Hand-rolled hems. Base color in green with multicolor pattern. Hand-rolled hem. 140x140cm. Good condition.