Canterbury Tales Silk Tie

DESIGNER'S NOTES

This Fox & Chave silk tie has a design featuring various characters on horseback from the Canterbury tales, including the Merchant, the Friar and the Squire, over a blue ground with passages of text from the work behind.

"The Canterbury Tales," written by Geoffrey Chaucer (c. 1340s – 25 October 1400) is a masterpiece of medieval literature. This collection of stories created in the late 14th century, framed within a pilgrimage to Canterbury, vividly portrays a cross-section of medieval society. Chaucer's keen observations and diverse characters provide a timeless exploration of human nature, humor, and societal critique.

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STYLING

A Fox & Chave silk tie looks best tied in a classic Windsor or half-Windsor knot and worn with a collar style of your choosing. Cutaway or spread collars offer the greatest opportunity to display the detail of your unique silk tie design.