Arguably the most crucial element in determining how your tie will perform is the way it is made. The pattern for the tie is laid on the bias of the fabric, in three parts, at 45degrees to the angle of the thread. This is critical as a tie that is not cut on the bias will not hang straight or recover well after wearing. Once the tie has been cut out the blade and tail are 'tipped' or lined, usually with a slightly lighter weight of fabric in a contrasting colour. In a good quality tie this should be the only section that is sewn by machine. With all sections joined together the material and seams are lightly pressed and the interlining is inserted into the blade. The fabric is then folded and pinned over this interlining to form a straight seam down the back of the tie. At this point, a skilled hand sewer, using a heavy silk thread carefully catches together the silk, the lining and the interlining without touching the fabric on the front of the tie. It is the nature of this slip stitch which allows the tie to move and recover when you wear and knot your tie without stressing or pulling the fabric.
All Aya Kawa ties are hand made in small quantities. The silk we use in our ties is designed in Australia and woven on a 2400 hook jacquard loom. This silk is then wrapped around 100% lambs wool interlining. We hope you enjoy perusing the range of hand made silk ties by Aya Kawa.
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The pale pink Shibori tie comes from designer Lynn Elzinga-Henry۪s second collection under the Aya Kawa label. Like all ties stocked at Aya Kawa, this tie is hand made from 100% silk...
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The Red & Pink Shibori tie comes from designer Lynn Elzinga-Henry۪s second collection under the Aya Kawa label.
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The floral design was inspired by the dress fabric in a painting of Madonna & Child glimpsed in an Art Gallery in Buenos Aires. The strong overall design has the...
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The small droplet shaped leaf motifs in 'flower' are the basis of a paisley pattern. They make me think of Indian designs which in turn influenced the rich colour and...
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Increasingly animals find there way into my art works. For 'Uma' which means horse in Japanese, I have tried to express a stylised horse galloping through the landscape.This design is...
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The pink, gold & red spider chrysanthemum silk tie design takes it's inspiration from the Chrysanthemum flower. The significance of the Chrysanthemum derives back to the 8th century when the Japanese emperor adopted the flower as...
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The blue & purple spider chrysanthemum silk tie design takes it's inspiration from the Chrysanthemum flower. The significance of the Chrysanthemum derives back to the 8th century when the Japanese emperor adopted the flower as his...
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The Black, Red & Grey spider chrysanthemum silk tie design takes it's inspiration from the Chrysanthemum flower. The significance of the Chrysanthemum derives back to the 8th century when the Japanese emperor adopted the flower as...
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The white spider chrysanthemum silk tie design takes it's inspiration from the Chrysanthemum flower. The significance of the Chrysanthemum derives back to the 8th century when the Japanese emperor adopted the flower as his official seal....
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The silver and blue spider chrysanthemum silk tie design takes it's inspiration from the Chrysanthemum flower. The significance of the Chrysanthemum derives back to the 8th century when the Japanese emperor adopted the flower as his...
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The wisteria is one of the first flowers to come to mind when Spring is mentioned. In terms of tie designs it was in the very first series that I...
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The wisteria is one of the first flowers to come to mind when Spring is mentioned. In terms of tie designs it was in the very first series that I...
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The wisteria is one of the first flowers to come to mind when Spring is mentioned. In terms of tie designs it was in the very first series that I...