New Madder Scuro
Madder prints have always been fascinating, both because of the uniqueness of their colors and tones, and for the type of patterns it allows. As time went by this technique got lost for a variety of reasons, including the heavy environmental footprint of the Rubia Tinctorum print. Thanks to the latest technology and research Quartieri is proud to offer a New Madder line, with the same result but an environmentally sustainable approach.
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Fully handmade self-tipped tie with dark blue silk tipping. The double interlinings is perfectly balanced with the shell keeping the tie always harmonious. The bar-tack is handmade and covered with the iconic saffron tissue.
Il tessuto
The shell
Silk 30 ounces entirely handmade in Italy at the best silk factories around Como. This model is manufactured with the Madder print technique to give colors additional depth and fullness, creating a splendid aged effect. However, differently from Ancient Madder, this type of print, while offering the same result, has the important advantage of being environmentally sustainable, by avoiding the mass use of chemical tints. The refined and unique finish makes the silk full, smooth and pleasant without affecting its elasticity and its ability to avoid wrinkles.
Interlinings
Double lining: mid weight pure virgin wool and brushed cotton. This particular solution helps to create a compact tie perfect for every knot avoiding wrinkles.
Silk 30 ounces entirely handmade in Italy at the best silk factories around Como.
Pairings
Each Quartieri tie can be easily paired with all the classic outfits.
New Madder - Dark is sophisticated, for connoisseurs. The dark grey background is inscrutable, and the typical Madder prints, mid-sized, balanced and not too striking, give brightness. Not for the timid, the best pairing is with a strong sprezzatura.
Details that make the difference
Structure
Length : 150cm
Width : 8 cm
Fold: 3
Colours
Grey
Details
It is sewed 20 cm from the end of the blade increasing the quantity of silk used for tipping: this choice is important to keep the shape of the blade always perfect. Each tie is sold in its iconic box.
Each tie has to go through five different quality check points before being delivered to the owner: form the silk to the final packaging everything is checked and handmade in Italy.
Madder prints have always been fascinating, both because of the uniqueness of their colors and tones, and for the type of patterns it allows. As time went by this technique got lost for a variety of reasons, including the heavy environmental footprint of the Rubia Tinctorum print. Thanks to the latest technology and research Quartieri is proud to offer a New Madder line, with the same result but an environmentally sustainable approach.
