Both men and women wear turquoise earrings. The most distinctive part of the Dakpa outfit, however, is the unique felt hat. The hats are flat, felt discs made from yak hair. Social status among the Dakpa is based on a family's economic position. The royal family and a few other noble families are the only people in Bhutan who have surnames.
Individuals normally have two names, but neither is considered a family name.
Wives keep their maiden names, and children may have names that are not connected to either parent. In addition, traditional Tibetan shamanism is also practiced by some. The shamanists believe in an unseen world of gods, demons, and ancestral spirits. Most Buddhist families have shrines for worship inside their homes. A poor family may have only a small Buddhist image or painting rather than a shrine.