what is a cravat
The cravat (/krÉËvaet/ , krÉËvÃ¦t-KRÉ) vat is a, neckband the forerunner of the modern tailored necktie and bow, tie originating from-17th century military unit known as The. croats Steinkirk was a type of cravat designed to be worn in deliberate disarray. The fashion apparently began after troops at the Battle of Steenkerque in 1692 had no time to tie their cravats properly before going into action.
cravat. noun craÂ·vat \krÉ-Ëvat\. Tweet. : a short, wide piece of cloth that is worn around the neck by men with its ends tucked inside the collar of a shirt or sweater.ravat. noun craÂ·vat \krÉ-Ëvat\. Tweet. : a short, wide piece of cloth that is worn around the neck by men with its ends tucked inside the collar of a shirt or sweater.