![]() In the Roman Senate, orators would often tie strips of wool around their necks to warm their vocal cords before an important speech.ĭecorative neck wear, however, likely descends from Croatian mercenaries. Later the Roman Legions used ribbons called focalium tied around their necks to help identify themselves in battle. These beads later evolved into neck scarves which have been found molded onto terra cotta soldiers in ancient Chinese tombs. It is possible that the necktie got its start as an extension of tribal beads which were believed to provide protection against disease. ![]() No one is certain as to why neckties began.
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