Necktie Down the Ages
History of the most common gift of gratitude to Dad
Many events in the history of mankind eventually fade into oblivion, but others, leave their indelible marks for the entire world to see. More than 350 years ago, the Croats initiated one such influential occurrence. Although started in the 17th century in a small region on the Adriatic coast, the consequences of this event are still very much evident the world over. 600 million people now wear the ubiquitous symbol of Croatia around their necks, close to their hearts.
Believe it or not Croatia is the mother country of the modern necktie but archaeological evidence of the use of neckties goes back to the Chinese and the Romans almost two millenniums back.
Comment by Nat Nat
July 31st, 2009
Funny…I was just wondering that yesterday. I was told that soldiers used to wear something similar centuries ago, and the tradition sort of stuck. Just fashion I guess.
July 31st, 2009
To wipe their faces.
July 31st, 2009
To hide the hickeys from the wife.
July 31st, 2009
Know not this?
Just as an substitute 4 handkie
July 31st, 2009
Necktie Down the Ages
History of the most common gift of gratitude to Dad
Many events in the history of mankind eventually fade into oblivion, but others, leave their indelible marks for the entire world to see. More than 350 years ago, the Croats initiated one such influential occurrence. Although started in the 17th century in a small region on the Adriatic coast, the consequences of this event are still very much evident the world over. 600 million people now wear the ubiquitous symbol of Croatia around their necks, close to their hearts.
Believe it or not Croatia is the mother country of the modern necktie but archaeological evidence of the use of neckties goes back to the Chinese and the Romans almost two millenniums back.
July 31st, 2009
Funny…I was just wondering that yesterday. I was told that soldiers used to wear something similar centuries ago, and the tradition sort of stuck. Just fashion I guess.