Geometric designs in red and black embroidered onto Sinsu identify the clan to which the wearer belongs. The most ornately decorated capes, known as A’Poa, are worn by the three highest ranking chiefs, including the clan’s Queen. These textiles are decorated with the designs from all four clans.

Triangular designs in red and black found along the top of a chief’s cape (from the plain Tulbus to the decorated A’Poa) are known as Kaliana. Decorated Sinsu without the Kaliana can be worn by A Hatutu (second in line).