Cluny Tapestry Red Silk Tie

DESIGNER'S NOTES

A Fox & Chave silk tie with a design derived from elements of the 6 tapestries known collectively as the Lady and the Unicorn created around the year 1500, and currently housed in the Musée de Cluny in Paris, France.

Often considered among the greatest works of art from the Middle Ages, the tapestries are rich in symbolism and widely believed to represent the five senses, with the sixth tapestry interpreted as a representation of love or understanding.

They were likely commissioned by a member of the noble Le Viste family, whose coat of arms appears in the tapestries. They were created for display in a domestic setting, probably to celebrate the family’s status and values.

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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.