At the centre where the two ribbons intersect a black ribbon rosette is attached. Gowns may also have borders of silk, ribbons and other decorations. Some are decorated with embroidery, beads, buttons, ribbons, and fancy cloth. They also wear distinctive badges, medals, award ribbons, and buttons. The cypress coffin was sealed and tied with three red silk ribbons. The sandals tied above the ankle with crossed ribbons or strings of pearls. The sandals were tied above the ankle with crossed ribbons or strings of pearls. The friezes are embellished with festoons of fruit and ribbons. They also wear leather huaraches and a hat decorated with ribbons. It is also a popular fabric used in blouses, ribbons, scarves and lingerie. Both men and women followed a tradition of braiding coloured ribbons into their hair. It was also common to wear jeweled brooches attached to neck ribbons. Regulations for the use of either medals or ribbons apply for each uniform. Name tag, medals/ribbons are not worn. Both have small white ribbons tied to their fingers.