The Tassels, Tallit and Tzitzit: Their Biblical Symbolism and Significance. Numbers 15:37–40

The tassels or fringes were meant to remind Israel of God’s commandments. Along with the primary purpose of the tzitzit based on the Pentateuch, we find another, later meaning. In ancient times, tassels were part of the hem of a garment, and the hem symbolized the wearer’s authority.