Cocoon of Artisan Journalhttps://cocoonofartisan.com/blog/Guides to handmade silk ties, pocket squares, scarves and formal accessories: how they are made, how to judge quality, how to wear and care for them.enHow a handmade silk tie is made, and how to recognise onehttps://cocoonofartisan.com/blog/how-a-handmade-silk-tie-is-made/https://cocoonofartisan.com/blog/how-a-handmade-silk-tie-is-made/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTThe parts of a handmade silk tie, the hand stitches that hold it together, and seven checks that separate a well-made tie from a machine-made one.Jacquard, dupioni and knitted silk ties: the differences explainedhttps://cocoonofartisan.com/blog/jacquard-dupioni-knitted-silk-ties/https://cocoonofartisan.com/blog/jacquard-dupioni-knitted-silk-ties/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTHow jacquard, dupioni and knitted silk ties are made, what each looks and feels like, and which one suits business, weddings and relaxed tailoring.Pocket square guide: silk, wool or ramie, size and hand-rolled edgeshttps://cocoonofartisan.com/blog/pocket-square-guide-silk-wool-ramie/https://cocoonofartisan.com/blog/pocket-square-guide-silk-wool-ramie/Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTHow to choose a pocket square by fabric, size and edge finish, how to match it with a tie, and the three folds worth knowing.Black tie accessories: bow tie, cummerbund, braces and sockshttps://cocoonofartisan.com/blog/black-tie-accessories-guide/https://cocoonofartisan.com/blog/black-tie-accessories-guide/Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTWhat to wear with a dinner jacket: self-tie or pre-tied bow tie, how a cummerbund is worn, why braces replace a belt, and which socks to choose.How to care for silk ties, pocket squares and scarveshttps://cocoonofartisan.com/blog/how-to-care-for-silk-ties-and-accessories/https://cocoonofartisan.com/blog/how-to-care-for-silk-ties-and-accessories/Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTPractical care for silk ties and accessories: how to untie and store a tie, remove creases, deal with stains, and look after wool and ramie pieces.Buying ties and accessories wholesale: a guide for tailors and boutiqueshttps://cocoonofartisan.com/blog/wholesale-ties-accessories-for-tailors-and-boutiques/https://cocoonofartisan.com/blog/wholesale-ties-accessories-for-tailors-and-boutiques/Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTHow tailors, menswear shops and event buyers can build an accessories range: what to stock, how mixed-style wholesale orders work, and what to check first.