1940s ancient madder silk tie in bottle green with red brown and blue paisley inspired pattern. No lining and open backs with short blade at 120cm long and 10cm wide. No damage. 

Ancient madder refers to a traditional method of dyeing silk, particularly for ties, using natural dyes derived from the madder plant (Rubia tinctorum) and other natural pigments. This technique, revived from historical practices, results in distinctive, rich colors and a unique "chalky" or "dusty" texture, setting it apart from modern printed silks. The process is labor-intensive and involves hand-printing and dip-dyeing techniques.