Papi-Wood is our flagship, a real sculpture on fine solid wood, faithfully reproducing the shape of a classic fabric bow tie.
This solid wood bow tie is a product of true excellence, one of a kind, it can be considered a real collector’s item, capable of strongly communicating the personality and uniqueness of the wearer !
Here are some examples of Papi-Wood:
Solid Wood Bow Tie
- Adjustable elastic strap (available in different colors)
Origin and history of Bow tie
The bow tie originated among Croatian mercenaries during the Thirty Years’ War of the 17th century: the Croat mercenaries used a scarf around the neck to hold together the opening of their shirts. This was soon adopted (under the name cravat, derived from the French for “Croat”) by the upper classes in France, then a leader in fashion, and flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is uncertain whether the cravat then evolved into the bow tie and four-in-hand necktie, or whether the cravat gave rise to the bow tie, which in turn led to the four-in-hand necktie
The bow tie is making a comeback at fun-formal events such as dinners, cocktail parties, and nights out on the town. Bow ties are often worn with suits by those trying to convey a more dressed-up, formal image, whether in business or social venues. Bow ties are still generally popular with men of all ages in the American South, having never gone out of fashion there.