Belarus

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Belarus flag is a rectangular cloth consisting of two horizontal stripes that consider of an red upper stripe and green lower stripe. The red stripe is two-thirds and the green stripe one-third of the flag width respectively. A vertical red-on-white Belarusian decorative pattern, which occupies one-ninth of the flag's length, is placed against the flagstaff. The flag's ratio of width to length is 1:2. Red color stands for sacrifices made by forefathers or freedom, green stands for life. The pattern is of a traditional kind commonly used in Belarus which is derived from local plants and flowers. These patterns are sometimes used in woven garments, but most importantly in the traditional 'rushnik' – a woven towel used for ceremonial events like religious services, funerals, and other social functions. An example of their use would be a host offering his guests bread and salt served on a rushnik.