Real Ancient Madder Ties

The printing of authentic Real Ancient Madder silk is not a lost art, we're feeling just fine, thank you. And we invite you to discover this sophisticated sartorial secret. The colours produced from madder dyestuffs and meticulous printing are simply not to be duplicated in another medium. The rich, deep, slightly dusty hues of Madder yellow (almost a mustard), burgundy, barely faded jade and indigo, and Madder buff (a golden hue that imparts a glow of amber) printed by the silk-screen method on foulard or twill silk is an ancient, traditional art. The dye bite also gives the silk that distinctive soft bloom prized by aficionados for its extra bit of weight and sensually chalky hand.

Indisputably the world's leading producer of Authentic Ancient English Madder ties

The only dyers and printers in the world capable of producing genuine madders are based in the English countryside. To make The Real Thing, and we are indisputably the world's leading producers and purveyors of Authentic Ancient English Madder ties – we use only the finest 36oz foulard silks. Each tie is entirely hand-sewn and self-tipped. It seems no one else has the time, meticulous patience, and skill to be bothered these days, when it's so much easier, and cheaper, to try and pass along some iridescent horror on an unsuspecting public looking for a bargain.

We remain a touchstone of the traditional craft and timeless accoutrement, nestled comfortably within the heritage of master Old World tie makers, although we do update some of the classic designs now and again just to keep things interesting and bring a renewed sensibility to this paragon of haberdashery.

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