Did you know that Croatia gave the world the necktie? Back in the 17th century, Croatian mercenaries wore knotted scarves as part of their uniforms. The French, captivated by the style, named it "cravat" (from Hrvat, meaning "Croat"), and King Louis XIV helped turn it into a fashion statement.
💙 Fun Facts & Legends:
🔹 Some say Croatian women tied scarves around their soldiers’ necks as a symbol of love and loyalty. ❤️
🔹 In aristocratic circles, different cravat styles once hinted at political views or social rank. 👔
🔹 Napoleon was obsessed with cravats and owned hundreds!
🔹 Croatia holds the world record for the longest necktie—808 meters—wrapped around the Pula Arena in 2003.
Creating this giant necktie was a monumental effort: it took 120 kilometers of thread, 450 kilograms of fabric, and over 300 hours of sewing. The trickiest part? Tying the massive knot—secured 21 meters above ground and stretching 9 meters deep. Thankfully, around 100 children pitched in to help extend the tie all the way down to the Pula boardwalk, making it a truly unforgettable sight.
Every October 18, Croatia celebrates Cravat Day, honoring its stylish contribution to the world!
That giant necktie looks really impressive!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't thought about you invented the necktie, so that is so interesting and what an achievement to make that ever so long red tie and place it in and around the building.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing to see this gigantic tie.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lot of work that must have been.
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I did not know that! I love this. That's such a fun fact : )) Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow, it's a huge necktie! Your mouses are very sweet today, Veronica!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great photo ot Pula's arena wrapped with that 808 meters tie. I would have never thought that Croatia gave the world necktie.
ReplyDeleteInteresting post!
Thanks for the great story of the tie. I didn't know it came from Croatia. And I'm not sure whether men view ties as a fashion accessory or more of a torment.
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