Silk Bowtie

A Fox & Chave silk bow tie with a pattern of stylised pink roses designed by the Scottish architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928). The stylised rose is a hallmark of Mackintosh design, combining simplicity with elegance. This motif typically features a geometric, spiral form that abstractly represents the petals of a rose, often rendered in bold, flat colours like pinks and reds such as in this example. Blending organic and geometric elements to create a harmonious balance, Mackintosh often used rose motifs in his stained glass and furniture designs as well as textiles.