For political and economic reasons, the costume of Maya men has changed more over the centuries. Although Maya women commonly wear the traditional huipil, Maya men have adopted more Spanish and modern influenced dress. Some traditional styles have been adapted to modern times. For example, the embroidered loincloth of pre-Colombian times is now worn as a sash or belt. Single men generally wear brighter colored clothes than married men. In some reasons, they wear a less decorated huipil like over shirt. The shirts are decorated differently than women's huipil. Men's belts are woven on a blue or red background, and sometimes decorated. The ends are fringed or have pompons. Wider belts called mecapal are used to carry heavy loads. This cloth or leather strip has ends which are joined together by cord. The cord is used to secure the bundle and the strip is place on the forehead. Men also wear tzute, decorated with embroidery and worn over the shoulder. Men also wear hats, especially for ceremonial events, which vary by region. Some are straw hats decorated by ribbons or pompons. Men do not wear jewelry, but they carry a bag called a morral. Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, 2014.