Tassel (noun)

A decorative hanging ornament, typically made of threads or cords, attached to clothing, furniture, or other objects.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french tassel, from tasseler "to tassel", from tas "bunch".

Examples:

1. The curtains had tassels on the edges.
2. The hat had a tassel hanging from the top.
3. A tassel is a decorative hanging ornament made of threads or cords.
4. The tassel on the graduation cap symbolizes the student's achievement.
5. I added tassels to the corners of my new pillow to give it a little flair.