Bright Orange Silk Damask Kipper Tie

1970s · 1970s · British

This wide kipper tie displays the characteristic exaggerated proportions of 1970s menswear, measuring approximately 4-5 inches at its widest point with a dramatically pointed blade. The silk damask fabric features an intricate paisley pattern in bright orange against a cream ground, created through jacquard weaving that produces subtle textural variations. The paisley motifs are densely packed and flowing, typical of the period's bold pattern preferences. The tie's construction shows clean edges and proper interfacing, indicating quality manufacture. The kipper style, with its wide blade tapering to a sharp point, represents the decade's departure from narrow 1960s ties toward statement proportions that complemented wide lapels and flared trousers of the era.