The Red Flower Death of Democracy Tie

Smart New Celebratory/Commemorative Cricket Tie

This is the collectors tie that you've been waiting for. 2003 has seen the premier event in one day international cricket but regrettably we have also seen the work of at least one little Tin Pot Dictator (TPD), Robert Mugabe. The courageous stand taken by two Zimbabwean cricketers Andy Flower and Henry Olonga, who at great personal risk wore black armbands to the tournament to mourn the death of democracy in Zimbabwe resulted in both Flower and Olonga leaving their country, the latter to avoid losing his life.

The tie

Australia and England have the Ashes; Zimbabwe has the ashes of democracy. It is appropriate to commemorate the courage of Flower and Olonga by producing this high quality piece of memorabilia. The quality tie will be produced in silk by the cricket department (Cricketers without boundaries)in the striking colours of Zimbabwe - green, gold, red and black with a logo - a red flower rising out of a broken wicket, both bails dislodged and one missing to provide the ashes. Make of the symbolism what you will.

Sale proceeds

Fifty per cent of the proceeds of sale will be donated to sporting charity, hopefully the Lords Taverners Victorian Branch in lieu of cricket in Zimbabwe to prevent the funds falling into the wrong hands and being misused. This well known and fun loving charity as one of its objectives donates to provide sporting facilities, equipment and opportunities for underprivileged and/or disadvantaged children. Reward yourself, support a good cause and help point out that people should stand up to TPDs. TPDs need to be told!

The cost of this silk tie is $55.00 (incl post, packing and GST).