First time: RegisterThe Seven-fold Tie
Although there remain many men who insist on wearing less than pure silk around their neck, most of us realise that men of distinction wear silk ties. However, there remains a rare piece of handwork that many of us still are yet to fully appreciate: The seven-fold tie.
Even pure silk ties include a lining of range of materials, and shows the 'lining' on the back of the tie. The seven-fold tie is the product of precision, dedication and outstanding design, and yet was almost lost to the world, and has no lining whatsoever: It is pure silk.
To create these most elegant cravats, one must fold not less than two and a half yards of fine fabric, a total of seven times. These ties virtually knot themselves, yet allow the tie to give a magnificent dimple without binding, leaving a luxurious flow of fabric from the neck, draping graciously across the torso, without fear of the interference by the lining.
Apparently, this tie evolved in the early twentieth century, yet disappeared with the onset of the Great Depression and the shortage of silk resulting from unrest in China. Despite a recovery of the fortunes of the society, the rise in popularity of this luxury had faltered. It was only in the 1980s that Robert Talbott rediscovered the seven-fold with the help of a retired Yugoslav, Lydia Grayson, and only after years of experimentation that the seven-fold was released in 1985. That company continues to produce small runs of the ties.
The seven-fold it expensive and rare, in part through the intensive labor costs; in part through the expensive materials used in its production. However, it remains a work to be admired and valued.
Dress well... Live well...
Even pure silk ties include a lining of range of materials, and shows the 'lining' on the back of the tie. The seven-fold tie is the product of precision, dedication and outstanding design, and yet was almost lost to the world, and has no lining whatsoever: It is pure silk.
To create these most elegant cravats, one must fold not less than two and a half yards of fine fabric, a total of seven times. These ties virtually knot themselves, yet allow the tie to give a magnificent dimple without binding, leaving a luxurious flow of fabric from the neck, draping graciously across the torso, without fear of the interference by the lining.
Apparently, this tie evolved in the early twentieth century, yet disappeared with the onset of the Great Depression and the shortage of silk resulting from unrest in China. Despite a recovery of the fortunes of the society, the rise in popularity of this luxury had faltered. It was only in the 1980s that Robert Talbott rediscovered the seven-fold with the help of a retired Yugoslav, Lydia Grayson, and only after years of experimentation that the seven-fold was released in 1985. That company continues to produce small runs of the ties.
The seven-fold it expensive and rare, in part through the intensive labor costs; in part through the expensive materials used in its production. However, it remains a work to be admired and valued.
Dress well... Live well...
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