Bolotie

A Bolotie (even cowboy tie laces or tie ) is a type of necktie consisting of a piece of string that is held together by a decorative brooch or clip. The laces tie was designed by Vic Cedar Taff in Wickenburg (Arizona ) and later patented.

In the U.S., this necklace is also called Bola Tie and carried to Cowboy and Western wear. In England this type of tie in the 1950's was popularized by the Teddy Boys as Bootlace Ties.

In 1971 the lace - tie official necklace of Arizona.

In Western riding the Bolotie belongs to the equipment of the rider.

A Bolotie usually consists of a 4-fold braided leather band, the ends of which are sealed and decorated with metal spikes, usually made of silver. The brooch itself is the actual artwork. It is also usually made ​​from silver, also sometimes made ​​of copper or bronze. The metal parts are cast or soldered sheet metal and wire and elaborately decorated. In this case ( wolf, bear ) or bone are semi-precious stones, lapis lazuli and turquoise mainly, but also coral, animal teeth used. The metal is sometimes chased, pushed, stippled or etched.

Silver with coral

Silver with turquoise ( Navajo)