neckties

A fine tie is a work of art . Whether woven or printed, it is first designed, thentransformed into a pattern silk , engineered, then sewn by experts to meet with the maker's approval .


Woven silk ties are the most luxurious and dressy of all. Though less common today, they were at one time the incontestable mark and indispenable accessory of a true gentleman. Their greater manufacturing most raises the price of woven silk ties, which part accounts for the tact that they now represent only five percent of tie production. But they will never fall entirely by the wayside, and make periodic comebacks, especially in times of prosperity.

How to tie a Windsor Knot?

1.Start with wide end of the tie on your right and extending a foot below narrow end.
2. Cross wide end over narrow and bring up through loop.
3. Cross wide end over narrow and bring up through loop.
4. Then put down through loop and around across narrow as shown.
5. Turn and pass up through loop and...
6. Complete by slipping down through the knot in front. Tighten and draw up snug to collar.


How to tie a Half Windsor Knot?

1.Start with wide end of the tie on your right and extending a foot below narrow end.
2. Cross wide end over narrow and turn back underneath.
3. Bring up and turn down through loop.
4. Pass wide end around front from left to right.
5. Then up through loop...
6. And down through know in front. Tighten carefully and draw up to collar.

How to tie a Four in Hand Knot?

1.Start with wide end of the tie on your right and extending a foot below narrow end.
2. Cross wide end over narrow and back underneath.
3. Continue around passing wide end across front of narrow once more.
4. Pass side end up through loop.
5. Holding front of knot loose with index finger, pass wide end down through loop in front.
6. Remove finger and tighten knot carefully. Draw up tight to collar by holding narrow end and sliding knot snug.


How to knot a bow tie?

1.Start with end in right hand, extending 1.5 inch below that in left hand.
2. Cross longer end over shorter and pass up through loop.
3. Form front loop of bow by doubling up shorter end (hanging) end placing across collar points.
4. Hold this front loop with thumb and forefinger of right hand. Drop long end down over front.
5. Place left forefinger pointing up on bottom half of hanging part. Pass up behind front loop and...
6. Poke resulting loop though knot behind front loop (see illustration). Even ends and tighten

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