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The story of the tie - the cravat

TIE - KRAVATA - CROATA
This time I offer you a unique story, the story of the tie.
Did you know that the tie, a universal symbol of sophistication and culture, originates from the Croats?

As a fashion accessory, the Croats spread it throughout Europe in the 17th century. At the beginning, the Croatian soldiers wore a scarf round the neck. The scarf was named after them - the cravat (the tie) - and it was their recognizable trait. Therefore, in the year of 1667 a separate regiment was formed. It…
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geula4x 22 Ott

+1 Liked: Interesting article and nice pictures! I never knew the tie originates from the Croats. Good luck! :-)

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seediee 23 Ott

Thank you geula4x. I'm glad you like it! ;)

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Hey Edita I miss a photo with a tie, one smaller Haha

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