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!
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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.
I wish you a wonderful weekend, Veronica.
Greetings Irma
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.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun fact that I never knew, Veronica, and wouldn't have guessed in a million years. Your mice do look dashing in their cravats, too. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThe tie around the stadium is impressive,
ReplyDeleteluckily the kids helped!
Does everyone wear ties on tie day?
Your little mice are wonderful!!
Thank you for the interesting information and photos!!
ReplyDeleteThat's great. I didn't know that the tie originally came from Croatia.
I love the three little mice with ties. So, dear fellows.
Dear Veronica,
ReplyDeletehow interesting - I don't know this facts about croatia. Your mice toruists are so sweet and with the handystick - it fabolous,
greetings
Kirsi
Thanks for sharing this
ReplyDeleteI did not know that. Fascinating. I never thought to wonder where the neck tie came from, and now I'll be insufferable if that topic ever comes up.
ReplyDeleteOh wow I had no idea! Though doesn't surprise me that Louis XIV made it a thing lol. Love the ill!
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No I didn't know that, it's a very interesting piece of information.
ReplyDeleteI always like to learn about something that normally I would never have known about. How interesting this post is. love it.
ReplyDeleteI did not know this. Thank you 😊 for sharing ❤️ Warm greetings from Montreal, Canada 🇨🇦
ReplyDeleteWOW, I didn't know that, very cool. Now that I'm long ago retired I should ship all of my old neckties there!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating and elegant chapter of history. Croatia's contribution through the cravat is both culturally significant and rich in tradition, leaving a lasting impression on global fashion.
ReplyDeleteOh that is so neat! I had no idea.
ReplyDeleteWow, I had no idea about this! Such interesting facts—thank you for sharing! Have a nice day, Veronica!
ReplyDeleteHello Verónica,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the wonderful story of the necktie with us. I had no idea it was Croatian! I loved this post!
Your photos are really remarkable and make me want to add Croatia to a bucket list. The history is fascinating, isn't it. I always learn with you!
ReplyDeleteInteresting... I had no idea! I have quite a few neckties hanging in my closet, collecting dust. Seems like the necessity to wear a tie doesn't come up often with today's dress code.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know tht. What lovely pictures.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure men are grateful for this "invention" - especially in this casual day and age when people resist not going out in cut-offs and T-shirts.
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That's very interesting, I didn't know that. Men have always looked handsome wearing the necktie, and a little bit more polished. Love the Croatia store where the different neckties hang. Wow, look at that one hanging from the Pula Arena. Thanks for sharing some of this history with us today.
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I did not know that about the necktie. Fascinating how that came to be. We have friends that just came back from Croatia. They loved their vacation there. Wonderful post again, always enjoy and thank you!
ReplyDeleteWe heard the necktie story from our tour guide when we visited Dubrovnik, but I didn't know about the giant one wrapped around the stadium. That's so cool! And the mice are adorable. ☺
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting piece of fashion history! Wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that the necktie had Croatian origins. Thank for sharing this fun fact!
ReplyDeleteAmazing trip ;) What do you do for living :D? I also want travel so much as you.
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The backstories behind the necktie are fascinating!
ReplyDeleteWe never knew that about neckties. What cool ways to celebrate ties and the mice are looking sharp!
ReplyDeletebeautiful post thank you
ReplyDeleteWonderful... I enjoyed reading very much. Fashion is for men important too.
ReplyDeleteWow! I didn't know that ~ great trivia post ~ thanks,
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I love that giant necktie. Way cool.
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Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥
I love the giant necktie!!
ReplyDeleteI’ve been to Croatia twice for summer holidays, and I absolutely loved it! ❤️ The country has a unique charm, and now, after reading about the story of the necktie, I admire it even more. Such fascinating details – and so much elegance in its history! Thank you for sharing these beautiful and surprising facts!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very interesting piece of information. Whoa! That's a a humungous tie. Does it come out every Cravat Day?
ReplyDeleteAnd look at those cuties in neckties. <3
The necktie around the Pula Arena is amazing! How fun that Croatia's embraces it's history with the necktie.
ReplyDeletewell! I never knew that. You learn something new everyday! Enjoy your week. I am joining you at Random-osity linkup.
ReplyDeleteGreat history! I love learning something new while I visit blogs!
ReplyDelete...I'm not a neck tie wearing guy!
ReplyDeleteThank you for so many information and images. Usually I say the word 'tie'. Necktie it's a new form for me. I'll remember the 'Cravat Day'...
ReplyDelete808 meters a necktie? Fabulous!
Happy Today, dear Veronica! A fine weekend!❤️😘
Ha, I didn't know that! In German we call it Krawatte. The picture of the red cravat around Pula Arena is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you tied one on!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea!! That is a really big tie! Thanks so much for sharing.
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Hello,
ReplyDeleteInteresting info on the ties and Croatia. I love all the photos and the cute mice wearing ties. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend.
I had no idea - and I'm a tie collector!
ReplyDeleteHi Veronica, how are you? I hope all is fine with you! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeletethat IS an incredible sight, seeing that gigantic necktie so artfully arranged over the city. talk about creativity!
ReplyDeletehappy weekend to you Veronica.
Interesante información Verónica. Hoy la corbata.se usa para ir elegante. Muy guapos tus ratoncitos.
ReplyDeleteBuen fin de semana.
Un abrazo.
So many interesting facts.
ReplyDeleteI never knew that about the necktie. Thanks for sharing.
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