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  Necktie Summary
The original intention of this tie was to identify the wearer as an alumnus of an exclusive educational or social establishment or a military veteran.
The clip-on tie is a tie (bow tie or four in hand) which is permanently tied into its knot, and which is fixed only to the front of the shirt collar by a metal clip.
Many British schools use variations on their basic tie to indicate the age or house of the wearer or status (e.g., prefect), or to show that the wearer has represented his or her school competitively (especially at sports).
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 Whither the bola tie? Small, loyal band carries on tradition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
A bola tie consists of a braided leather cord held about the neck by a pendant, which can consist of anything from an elegant turquoise stone to a scorpion encased in plastic.
The word "bola" is a shortened form of "boleadoras," the name for strands of braided rope holding rocks that South American gauchos use to trip cattle.
The dearth of bola ties at the Legislature reflects their decline overall in a state where so many residents are from elsewhere.
www.azcentral.com /news/articles/0221cns-bola21-ON.html   (788 words)

  
 Bola society hopes to raise tie's stature | www.azstarnet.com ®
After all, the club's mission is to promote the wearing of the bola tie as the state's official neckwear.
He is so proud about his seniority that his bola tie centerpiece is a $20 gold coin from 1908, the year he was born.
The bola tie is the legendary local news anchor's trademark; on camera he always wore a bola tie.
www.azstarnet.com /sn/printDS/67677   (733 words)

  
 Science Fair Projects - Bola tie
A bola tie or bolo tie is a type of necktie consisting of a piece of cord fastened with an ornamental bar or clasp.
The bola tie was created by Vic Cedarstaff in Wickenburg, Arizona and later patented (US patent 3,126,603).
The bola tie was made the official neckwear of Arizona in 1971.
www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Bolo_tie   (219 words)

  
 Bola Ties at the Convention Center   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The bola tie was used as a unifying symbol to keep continuity to a piece that spans two city blocks.
The Bola Tie is a truly regional icon, originating in Wickenberg, Arizona over 60 years ago, and called the Official State Neckwear for almost 30 years.
To recognize the bola's beauty and heritage, the display not only incorporates objects representing the varied functions of the convention center, but they also reflect Arizona's history as well as regional flora and fauna.
www.ci.phoenix.az.us /CIVPLAZA/prbolas.html   (293 words)

  
 deseretnews.com | Bola society wants people to 'tie one on' every day
After all, the club's mission is to promote the wearing of the bola tie — a long cord secured around the neck by a distinctive slide — as the state's official neckwear.
It took five years and four bills in the Legislature before then-Gov. Jack Williams signed legislation on April 22, 1971, proclaiming the bola tie as "the official state neckwear." In its heyday in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Bola Tie Society was 400 bola-tie-wearers strong.
It is your duty to pronounce the word "bola" — it's often mistakenly called "bolo" — and to correct those who mispronounce it.
deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,600122284,00.html   (720 words)

  
 Soul Heirs: Banded Agate and Sterling Bola Tie
This bola is marked DLT and sterling and appears to be hand crafted.
The tie itself is braided and appears to be leather although it could be a vinyl.
This tie could be easily converted for use as a pendant.
www.soulheirs.com /S-00274.html   (117 words)

  
 Tie-died in Maryland
The fl bola tie with a silver-and-onyx clasp was not considered "acceptable" by school administrators.
We would direct school officials in Maryland to answers.com, where they offer this definition: "A bola tie is a type of necktie consisting of a piece of cord fastened with an ornamental bar or clasp.
The bola tie is acceptable in the priciest of Southwestern resorts for dinner.
www.azcentral.com /arizonarepublic/opinions/articles/0616thur2-16.html   (383 words)

  
 History of Necktie.
Many experts believe the French word for tie, cravat, is a corruption of "Croat." In fact, French kings maintained an elite regiment, the Cravate Royale, until the French Revolution of 1789.
The enduring popularity of the fl bow tie dates to 1886, when Pierre Lorillard V invented the tuxedo as an alternative to the tailcoats worn with white bow ties.
The bolo, or bola, tie is so common in the west today that many people are surprised to find that it is relatively new.
www.twilightbridge.com /hobbies/festivals/father/necktie.htm   (3401 words)

  
 The Tack Room Dress Code
Of course, Arizona's State Tie, the Bola Tie, was always considered very dressed up and very western.
Bola Ties came in simple string styles with simple stones or medallions to very complex breaded material with solid gold medallions, inlaid Native American patterns or pesonalized silver.
Because of Cedarstaff's patent, the bola tie is considered an Arizona creation and is the offical state neckwear of Arizona, signed into law in 1973 by Governor Jack Williams as A.R.S. Return to text
www.5stardesign.com /The-Tack-Room/dresscode.htm   (774 words)

  
 Arizona
bola is a rope with weights attached used in South America to lasso cattle by entangling their legs.
The bola tie similarly entangles the wearer's neck in ornamentation.
It may also be called a bolo tie, but as the bolo is a Philippine machete, it is probably a corruption of the name.
www.doney.net /aroundaz/arizona.htm   (1397 words)

  
 Bola tie
This is a summary of an article on Bola tie.
The bola tie was created by Vic Cedarstaff in Wickenburg, Arizona and later patented.
In the United Kingdom, Bola ties are known as "Bootlace ties".
wiki-shorts.freestat.pl /11-2093-Bola_tie.html   (118 words)

  
 Men's Jewelry Bola Ties or Bolo Tie
The name of Bolo or Bola applied to a type of a tie, both are correct.
The selection of bolo or bola ties are from new old stock, the semi-precious gem stones are high polished cabochons.
Item Description: The bola tie has high relief flowers that appear to be either rose or carnation in a pewter metal on a fl woven leather cord.
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 Bolo Tie: The Neckwear of Choice for Any Cowboy - Associated Content
The Bolo Tie is the State Neckwear of Arizona and New Mexico.
The Bolo Tie was invented on horseback in 1949 by one Victor Cedarstaff of Wickenburg, Arizona.
He eventually decided to call it the Bolo Tie, because of its resemblance to the Argentine Goucho’s baleadora weapon which is used like a lariat for handling cattle.
www.associatedcontent.com /article/25244/bolo_tie_the_neckwear_of_choice_for.html   (522 words)

  
 Know the origin of Arizona's bola tie? | www.azstarnet.com ®
This was a time when Arizona culture was a-changin' — from a sparsely populated Western state that dressed according to its own sartorial standards to an up-and-coming Western state that felt it had to don the sophisticated fashions of the folks back East in order to compete.
But as bolas gained popularity, their style went from Western chic — leather thong with silver and turquoise — to really kitschy — vinyl or even Mylar tie with a scorpion embedded in plastic.
Men in their 40s and 50s are taking a look at inherited bola collections and deciding "these are very cool," Bahti said.
www.azstarnet.com /allheadlines/169379   (351 words)

  
 The J-Walk Blog: Bola Tie Week   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
It's the first Arizona Bola Tie Week since 1983.
The week comes as the Bola Tie Society of Arizona is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
The club has been around since 1966 with a mission to promote the wearing of the bola tie as the state's official neckwear.
j-walkblog.com /index.php?/weblog/posts/bola_tie_week   (55 words)

  
 Bola Style Name Tags worn around the neck for conventions, meetings, and exhibitions.
Bola Style Name Tags worn around the neck for conventions, meetings, and exhibitions.
The ends were decorated with silver balls thus the first Bola Tie.
The Bola Style Name Tag is adjustable, reusable, color coordinated and will add prestige to your next convention or meeting.
www.galaxymall.com /product/nametags/index.html   (183 words)

  
 TIE (tying) :: AudioEnglish.net dictionary
Windsor tie (a wide necktie worn in a loose bow)
bow tie; bow-tie; bowtie (a man's tie that ties in a bow)
bola; bola tie; bolo; bolo tie (a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie)
www.audioenglish.net /dictionary/tie.htm   (1168 words)

  
 eBay Store - bolo bola tie ties: turquoise, western, native american   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Shriner sabbar horse silver square dance bolo bola tie
vintage stone bolo bola tie bennett slide western
Large stone BENNETT square dance western bolo bola tie
stores.ebay.com /Joycies-Bolo-Bola-Ties   (411 words)

  
 Mountain Angels Custom Bolos - silver jewelry, Idaho Bolo, custom bola ties, braided leather, bolo, string ties
The bola had three balls attached to the end of three thongs of braided leather or rawhide, which in turn were joined together at their common ends.
The similarity of Victor's tie design to the bola prompted him to rename his piggin necklet as the "bola yoke tie," now commonly referred to as the bola tie.
The best way to store your bola tie is by hanging it over a peg or by laying it out straight and flat on a clean surface.
www.mountainangels.com /custombolos.html   (1245 words)

  
 Bola Ties and Surprises
In the Western United States bola ties are extremely popular and when I took my first eagle bola tie to a wood carving show it was an instant success.
For a typical bola tie as shown here I used a walnut burl for the background and the feathers were bleached maple, the tips were carved from a walnut dowel with a simple inlay added and in the centre lengthwise I used a brass rod to prevent breakage.
The cords I braided with six thongs of goat skin, some special ones were braised with twelve thongs, the main part was a round braid with the centre changed to a flat braid in order to provide a comfortable fit behind the collar.
www.marquetry.org /bola_ties.htm   (531 words)

  
 Zane Grey Coin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The bola tie, incorporating the coin, was made by Dick Wolfe, ZGCF President.
The coin was incorporated into a bola tie which you can purchase for $25.00.
The bola tie can be ordered by calling 928-474-6115, or via email at fox@cybertrails.com
www.zanegreycabin.org /Zane%20Grey%20Bola.htm   (111 words)

  
 bola tie and more
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The bolo, or bola, tie is so common in the west today that many people are surprised to find that it is...
The bola tie is what I would call a new necktie.
www.infosreek.com /tie/bola-tie.html   (185 words)

  
 Cool under the collar: Arizona's bola ties; Sensible, if not sexy, desert fashion - Best of the West - Brief Article ...
What came to pass for dress-up neckwear--and still does if you score a seriously cool one--was the bola tie (also called bolo tie), a dangle devised by a Wickenburg silversmith in the 1940s.
His companion joked, "That's a nice-looking tie you're wearing, Vic." An idea incubated, and Cedarstaff soon fashioned the first bola tie (the name is derived from boleadora, an Argentine lariat).
"The overriding image of bola ties is that they're corny and dorky, worn by humorless white men who seldom commit taste or fashion," writes Tucson author Tom Miller in his latest collection of Southwestern essays, Jack Ruby's Kitchen Sink.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1216/is_4_208/ai_84313908   (468 words)

  
 wbench
This armadillo, horny toad and rattler bola tie is hand hammered from a US silver 50 cent piece.
It is worn as a bola or on a chain.
This piece of silver, copper, gold, amethyst, turquoise, pearl matter is a bola tie and is occupying space in Manhattan where Gabi sings a color of emotion, the blues.
www.bolaman.com /wbench.htm   (4267 words)

  
 Shop eBay Canada Store - bolo bola tie ties:: turquoise, western   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
NEW xmas christmas santa square dance bolo bola tie
NEW bolo bola tie cowboy you personalize with a picture
NEW unakite silver bolo bola tie cowboy western new
stores.ebay.ca /Joycies-Bolo-Bola-Ties   (402 words)

  
 The Kakkoiimono Store   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Mid-20th C. soft woven brown wool tie with painted western images of a steer head, saddle, cowboy...
1950s bola tie (belonged to a professional square dance caller) of brown leather with a sterling...
1950s set consisting of cufflink and tie clasp of white metal with orange and maroon enamel...
kakkoiimono.com /store.asp?t=34&k=&k1=&k2=&i=&ii=24   (62 words)

  
 The J-Walk Blog: Bola Tie Week (Comments)
At least that necktie is better than the old Arizona official neck tie made of rope.
Bolo tie on top of sweatshirt = big no no. And wear it a bit looser.
According to the link the bola tie was patented in 1949.
j-walkblog.com /index.php?/weblog/comments/bola_tie_week   (423 words)

  
 Virgo Moon - One-of-a-kind handmade jewelry and accessories/Chinese Pottery Sherd Bola   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
This bola tie is made from an antique Chinese pottery sherd (my mom's brilliant idea!).
I carved a wax branch for it with flowers (which you can see in the detailed photo) and my friend Avery McKinney cast it for me. The bola is fabricated sterling.
I used to think bola ties were about the most dorky things on the planet.
www.virgomoon.com /html01/bola_sherd.html   (91 words)

  
 Bolo Ties by Navajo & Zuni Indians
Each bolo / bola tie comes with a fl, braided leather tie and sterling silver tips.
Fantastic workmanship marks this bolo tie from husband and wife Zuni jewelers Corraine and Bobby Shack.
Thunderbird inlay bolo tie by Zuni artists R. 2 1/4" x 2 1/4".
www.goldmountainmining.net /bolo-tie/index.htm   (304 words)

  
 Hopi Sterling Silver Overlay Bola Tie - Stephen Sockyma - Handmade Native American Jewelry - Native American Bola Ties ...
This beautiful sterling silver bola tie was made by Hopi silversmith Steven Sockyma.
This beautiful bear claw design bola tie measures 1 3/8 nches by inch at the widest points.
The bola hangs from a fl braided leather tie measuring 40 inches in length.
www.e-pueblo.com /products/jewelry/jn3880.html   (236 words)

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