Lana or wool is the material that is used in good sombreros. Botonaduras-These are shiny metal buttons that are available in a variety of designs that usually reflect ranching themes such as horseshoes, bulls, horse heads, eagles and roosters. Many figures come in round shapes such as seashells, Aztec calendars and owls. These buttons are generally made of a nickel alloy called alpaca. Botonaduras can be made of solid silver or gold but are very expensive and heavy.
Some people refer to the buttons as gala which describes a set of the buttons.
There are no standard fabrics for the mono, but only certain colors are considered appropriate to the horseman s virility. Pastels and feminine shades are not used. Cinto-The charro uses an extra wide ornate belt. A common style is a belt with a buckle on both sides and an oval shaped piece in front with a horseshoe or horsehead. Another type is a cinto de pita.