3. Turkey penetrating deeper into Europe are stopped on today Croatian areas in the Military Border – “Vojna Krajina”.

4. “Vojna Krajina” – marked with yellow

5. Many soldiers of the Krajina were professionals who took part in the wars and elsewhere in Europe. They were recognizable by their scarves around their necks.

6. Since 1635th 6000 Croatian soldiers served in France in support of King Louis XIII.

7. Louis XIII French King

8. See custom clothing of this time – carry a high starched collar

9. Louis XIII French King.

10. Louis XIII, French King.

11. Croatian soldiers in France are worn around the neck scarf of linen and the nobles and commanders from a fine fabric.

12. The "Croatian elegant style”, completely unknown in Europe at the time, around 1650th being accepted at the French court as a symbol of elegance and culture.

13. Magnificently dressed French nobility.

14. Louis XIV successor of Louis XIII here yet carries a high starched collar.

15. Louis XIV began to wear a tie and not a high collar around the 1656th

16. Louis XIV had the officer in charge to offer him every day some new ties.

17. Royalty

18. Louis XIV ruled the nobility and fashion!

19. Tie spread in Europe!

20. Louis XIV called the “Sun King” himself! “States, that's me! “

21. In England, the tie was brought by Charles II after the exile in France.

22. Croatian nobleman and poet Ivan Gundulić wore a tie thirty years before Louis XIV. The image is from the 1622nd

23. Frenchcravate Croatiankravata Englishcravat Italiancravatta Germankrawatte Cravate – Croat!

25. Croats were named the tie! They also make the biggest tie in the world!

26. The biggest tie are set around the Arena 18th October 2003.

33. Selected and edited: Drago Karlo klick send mail Congratulations Tie Day 18th October The day of festivities and community