fringes

In Judaism, tzitzit (also spelled tzitzis or zizith) are the fringes or tassels worn on traditional garments by Jewish males. These fringes serve as a reminder of the commandments found in the Torah. The practice of wearing fringes is a commandment from the Book of Numbers, intended to help the wearer remember and perform all of God's commandments.12

The tzitzit are attached to the four corners of a garment, such as the tallit (prayer shawl) or the arba' kanfot (a garment worn all day). While originally worn on outer garments, they later became part of inner garments for those wishing to observe the Torah discreetly. The fringes on the tallit typically fall in front and behind, and the shawl itself often has stripes and an embroidered collar with a blessing.23