Originally Posted by
cajunscot
Legend/tradition says that the married gent ties his ribbons up in a bow, while the bachelor leaves his ribbons hanging down -- on the balmoral, not the glengarry -- the latter's ribbons should always be untied. What the source is of all this -- well, I haven't the foggiest! :mrgreen:
Cheers,
Todd
As to original source I can't say, but Thompson discusses it in his book. That's where I learned about it.
Anyone have instructions on tying a flat, side to side bow? I ended up stitching my tails.
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