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The modern necktie spread by Europe traces back to the time of the Thirty Years' War (1618–1648) when Croatian mercenaries from the Croatian Military Frontier in French service, wearing their traditional small, knotted neckerchiefs, aroused the interest of the Parisians. Due to the slight difference between the Croatian word for Croats, Hrvati, and the French word, Croates, the garment gained the name "cravat" ("cravate" in French) — MORE

PROPERTY: Refresh Boutique Apartments

PROPERTY ADDRESS: Zrtava fasizma 13, 22211 Vodice

ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Studio apartment.

FLOOR: 2nd (top floor).

VIEW: View along peninsula of Punta, partly Sea view.

APARTMENTS SIZE: 27.2 m².

BALCONIES SIZE: 5.2 m² and 2.3 m².

CHILDREN AND EXTRA BEDS: There is no capacity for extra bed/children's cot in this apartment.

SERVICES AVAILABLE (Surcharge): Breakfast, Laundry, Ironing, Shuttle Service.

PRICES & AVAILABILITY: Please contact us to check Studio Cravate facilities, availability and exact prices.

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1622: The oldest known portrait with a cravat is Croatian baroque poet Ivan Gundulić.

The tie is the most popular Father's Day gift around the world.

1993: The neckties reappeared as prominent fashion accessories for women in both Europe and the U.S.

Grabatologist: A person who collects ties.

Shengzhou: The city in China that is one of of the world's biggest tie producers, with 200 million ties made each year.

At one point in history, merely touching a man's tie knot was cause for a duel.

The world's most expensive tie was created by Indian designer, Satya Paul for a 2004 Mumbai fashion show - and it cost $250,000. It was made of pure silk that was studded with 261 diamonds.

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