A bola tie or bolo tie is a type of necktie consisting of a piece of cord fastened with an ornamental bar or clasp. The bola tie was created by Vic Cedarstaff in Wickenburg, Arizona and later patented.

In the United Kingdom, Bola ties are known as "Bootlace ties". They were popular with 1950s Teddy Boys, who wore them with drape suits.

In the United States bola ties are widely associated with traditional cowboy dress, and are generally most common in the western areas of the country. The bola tie was made the official neckwear of Arizona in 1971.

Famous bolo tie wearers

• Gene Roddenberry
• Isaac Asimov
• Colonel Reb
• Abraham Simpson (cartoon character)
• George Balanchine

External links

• Interview transcript dealing with the bola tie.
• Necktie Down the Ages

Necktie | Western wear

Bolotie