silk neckties

02/08/2010 - 22:21

i would be interested in hearing from anyone that might know of a supplier of italian silk neckties. having bought a number of beautiful ties from the san lorenzo markets as gifts, i would love to be able to purchase and possibly sell these items in australia. the quality and price of these ties is far superior to that which is available in australia and to say that these gifts were well received would be an understatement!! look forward to any feedback you may have...

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 Hi; my friend is a manufacturer and supplier of silk ties and hand made shirts. Please send me a PM and I'll send you their details by return. For your interest they also have a very nice Bed & Breakfast in the Ascoli Piceno province of Le Marche. The owner / tie + shirt supplier is Italian but spent many years in Manchester UK so speaks excellent English, as does his wife who is in fact English.

 The neckties that you find at the San Lorenzo markets are generally made in China copying Italian design. Here is a long list of Chinese manufacturers: http://http://www.made-in-china.com/productdirectory.do?action=hunt&code=EEnxEJQbMJmm&order=0&style=b&page=1&memberLevel=&asFlag=&comProvince=nolimit&propertyValues=1121000000_150864&from=hunt&word=Necktie&mode=and&comName=&comCode=&subCode=&size=20&viewType=1&toTradeMarkets=&hotflag=0 This is the reason why those ties are much cheaper than the genuine Italian ones. If you want the authentic Italian tie, contact Andrew's friend.

 Italy has lost most of its silk industry due to the low Chinese prices. Even some of the silk scarfs are only stamped in Italy. Next to our place in Bagni di Lucca there used to be a mill which employed many locals in the old times as the area was able to produce its own silk.... Unfortunately, it is now a ruin....

  we were in San Lorenzo market last week with family over for a visit and they had a field day with Silk Ties at € 3 each or 4 for €10....... Bargain in anybodys book. Though branded Made In Italy I would have my reservations as to provenance.