This beautiful dark brown silk tie with multi coloured polka dots, is hand made in Italy by Sergio Alvajee. This tie is cut on the bias for added flexibility, and features hand-stitched bar tacks while the label doubles as a keeper loop.
- 100% woven silk
- Tie width: 7.5 cm / 2.9 inch
- Mild dry clean Only
- Do not wash
- Hand made in Italy
The necktie originated in the 17th century, during the 30 year war in France. King Louis XIII hired Croatian mercenaries who wore a piece of cloth around their neck as part of their uniform. While these early neckties did serve a function of tying the top of their jackets, but they also had quite a decorative effect – a look that King Louis was quite fond of. In fact, he liked it so much that he made these ties a mandatory accessory for Royal gatherings, and – to honor the Croatian soldiers – he gave this clothing piece the name “La Cravate” – the name for necktie in French to this day. The early cravats of the 17th century have little resemblance to today’s necktie, yet it was a style that stayed popular throughout Europe for over 200 years. The tie as we know it today did not emerge until the 1920s but since then has undergone many subtle changes.
Weight: 0.9 kg
Country of Origin: Italy
Country of Manufacture: Italy