Okay first WOW! It is beautiful!!! My husband could not be happier!  The tie material is silk and reflects light beautifully. The construction is very well done.  Was a little leary because it was only $25. and it arrived in a puffy envelope with Chinese stickers and writing all over it, kinda wondered what mess was going to be inside.  Hey I have been to the dollar store and know that junk comes from China, and is in the news that it is full of lead or poisonous.  Not here, this is beautiful and well made for a super price. I won't lick it to find out if it is poisonous just the same.