Sporrans usually have three tassels, as that is the most traditional makeup. However, sporrans can range from no tassels up to six. Tassels were introduced to the sporran by the military during the 18th century. Tassels are typically used to set apart one type of sporran from another and signify who was wearing them. Day-use sporrans often have no tassels while formal sporrans can have a minimum of three tassels.