Masonic regalia golden tassels are decorative items used as part of ceremonial attire in Freemasonry. They are often used to adorn a Masonic apron, which is a key part of a Mason's regalia.
The design in the image, with its cloud-like top and hanging tassels, is a specific form of this regalia. The tassels themselves can be made from a variety of materials, including gold or gilt metal and bullion wire. Gold, in this context, symbolizes wisdom, authority, and divine light. The style, length, and design of these tassels may correlate with a member's degree, office, or honor within the lodge, with higher-ranking officers sometimes wearing more elaborate tassels.
The four tassels often represent the four cardinal virtues: fortitude, prudence, temperance, and justice. The "indented border" or "tessellated border" surrounding a lodge tracing board, which can be represented by a cord with tassels, symbolizes the "bond of love" that binds the fraternity together.