9 tie makers you should know

From Italy to Japan

Folds

Folds refer to the number of times, as the name suggests, the silk has been folded. This creates thicker ties that drape more or less, depending on the number of folds. Many associate higher folds with higher quality, which is only reflected in the amount of silk used and the work required to apply the extra folds. The folds are applied unevenly, m…