Red and Blue Charlemagne Duchesse Silk TieThe Charlemagne tie is a tribute to one of history's greatest rulers, Charlemagne, or Charles the Great, who united much of Western Europe during the early Middle Ages. As King of the Franks and later Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, his reign marked the revival of art, culture, and learning in what became known as the Carolingian Renaissance. This tie, with its bold and regal design, reflects the strength and vision of Charlemagnes leadership.