Drawn from Robert Keyte’s Bodiam studio archive, the Black and Silver Cross Bar tie revives a striking geometric silk defined by its disciplined horizontal bar motif. The repeating cross bars create a subtle lattice effect across a deep black ground, lending structure and rhythm to the design while maintaining classic proportion.
Woven in a high-contrast black and silver jacquard, the pattern achieves depth through the precision of the weave rather than overt scale. From a distance, the tie presents as a refined dark neutral appropriate for business or evening tailoring. Up close, the staggered bar arrangement reveals a carefully considered geometry that gives the surface movement and visual texture.
The motif’s measured spacing ensures versatility, pairing naturally with navy, charcoal, and black suiting while offering understated distinction. Rooted in British textile tradition and thoughtfully reintroduced through the Bodiam archive, this design balances graphic clarity with quiet sophistication.
Resurrecting the longevity of quality, Kirby Allison Sovereign Grade ties are handmade in the United Kingdom using understated craftsmanship of the highest quality, reflecting the quiet excellence sought out by sovereigns in times past. All ties are fully handmade by skilled craftspeople to our exact standards. Premium linings are used to ensure a beautiful knot and all ties are hand-slipped for added longevity.
