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Necktie – A slender piece of cloth, artistically stitched, that is worn as a fashion accessory around the neck and knotted in the front.

Bow tie – A tie made of a relatively stiffer material that is shorter than a conventional tie and is tied around the neck in the form of a bow. This accessory is usually worn for excessively formal occasions.

Cravat – The forerunner of the modern tie, the cravat had its origins in seventeenth century France. The cravat is scarf-like and is thicker than a tie, with a fuller knot at the neck.

Clip-on tie – A pre-folded tie or bow that is attached with a clip at the back. This clip allows fastening the tie to the collar of the shirt.

Ascot tie – A tie having a slender neckband with broader wings. This wide tie is generally worn for formal occasions and could incorporate pleats. It can be fastened to the collar with a tie-tack.

Bolo tie – An exotic tie that, in its simplest avatar, is a length of cord made of cloth or leather having ornamental metal studs at the ends. This cord is looped over a decorative clasp that allows the loop to be either loosened or tightened.

Uniform tie – A tie that is worn as part of the uniform of organizations such as schools, universities, college fraternities, scouts, hospitality services, and even the armed forces. These ties have a definite pattern and sport a pre-determined insignia or logo.

Four-in-hand tie – A unique style of necktie that is fashioned from rectangular pieces of cloth that has its origins in nineteenth century Britain. The name was derived from the four-horse carriage.

Four-in-hand knot – A simple to execute tie-tying method. Since the number of steps required to tie the tie is relatively low, this knot is ideal for use when one is in a hurry.

Seven-fold tie – A tie that is fashioned by folding the material into seven sections with the neat fall of the tie, as well as its stiffness, being determined by the folded material of the tie itself, without the use of any interlining.

Paisley pattern – A unique oval design, having Persian influences, that is popular among ties. Resembling one half of the ‘Yin-Yang’ symbol, this design is seen in varied colors.

Twill tie – A tie made of a fabric having tight diagonal weaves. This weaving technique is used mostly for printed silks.

Shell – The outer fabric of the tie that is composed of 40-yard bolts of cloth.

Facing - A slender piece of cloth that is sewed to the rear portion of the tie to add fullness to the thin shell of the tie, while ensuring that it falls neatly across the chest.

Interlining – A padding or a cloth that is stitched to the inner lining of the tie to increase stiffness and to keep the Belisi or any other tie in place.

Knots – The various ways in which the tie can be tied around the neck. Some popular tie knots include the Windsor, the Half-Windsor, the Pratt (Shelby) knot, and the four-in-hand knot.

Tipping – A small piece of cloth stitched to the rear part of the tips at both end of the tie.