Anyone who has followed Georgette Heyer knows how important it is to tie the cravat properly to be considered a Corinthian. Some common cravat names ones come across are the Waterfall, the Mathematical, both considered to be quite complicated. A small search on pinterest revealed quite a bit of nice information on cravats and cravat tying.
Cravat tying was considered an art. A valet would be handing out ironed and starched linens to the master before he makes the perfectly tied cravat, as depicted in many books. The most fastidious could use up as many as 10 -12 sets of cravats before getting to the perfectly tied one.
How different from the simple, humble and boring neck ties we have these days. And oh yes. A gentleman tied his own cravats. It was not the job of a valet.
The Neckclothithania has some delicious information regarding Cravats. Published in 1818 it shows the many styles. Though 1818 is strictly not Regency era. The Mail Coach and the Mathematical are the popular ones that find mention in many romance books of that era.
Cravat tying was considered an art. A valet would be handing out ironed and starched linens to the master before he makes the perfectly tied cravat, as depicted in many books. The most fastidious could use up as many as 10 -12 sets of cravats before getting to the perfectly tied one.
How different from the simple, humble and boring neck ties we have these days. And oh yes. A gentleman tied his own cravats. It was not the job of a valet.
The Neckclothithania has some delicious information regarding Cravats. Published in 1818 it shows the many styles. Though 1818 is strictly not Regency era. The Mail Coach and the Mathematical are the popular ones that find mention in many romance books of that era.
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