President Milanović at opening of Cravaticum Museum: Croats claim legitimate right to historical ownership of the tie

The President of the Republic Zoran Milanović attended today the opening of a unique museum dedicated to the tie, the “Cravaticum – Museum Boutique of the Cravat“ located in Tomić street in Zagreb. He wished the founders of the Museum that it will grow into a good and serious business venture.

“We are the only ones who claim a legitimate right to the authorship and to the historical ownership of that small, but so significant fashion accessory that is tied in hundreds of knots and which is so important that it has been accepted by some cultures that have no connection with Europe, such as the Japanese and the Chinese who wore the first tie a hundred years ago “, President Milanović stated in his address.

“I wish this to be a success story because it is a business venture. I wish that it grow into a good and serious business venture, I wish that people come here and that we “sell” them a well-intentioned, nice, human and social story about how Croats take credit for the tie”, the President said.

Also speaking about the significance of the Museum of the Cravat at the opening and how it will contribute to the promotion of the Croatian cultural identity worldwide apart from President Milanović was the director of the “Cravaticum – Museum Boutique of the Cravat“ Igor Mladinović, and curator, museologist and co-owner Darko Dovedan.

After the opening ceremony, President Milanović toured the Museum of the Cravat under the professional guidance of the curator Darka Dovedana. The Museum was designed as a multimedia museum where the artistic works of contemporary artists on the theme of the tie represent just one segment of its rich collection. The historical development of the tie is depicted in a modern way, and in a 130 square-metre area visitors encounter an artistic approach to the interior design as well as multiple interactive and unexpected exhibits.

Alongside President Milanovića was the Adviser to the President for Human Rights and Civil Society Melita Mulić.

PHOTO: Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia / Dario Andrišek