Katha is in polyester. The craftsman woven Tibetan motifs and text in Katha. Katha is used as a welcome scarf. As a sign of respect for your guest give him a Katha (like any gift we western). Katha is also hung on a Buddha statue or Thangka (paintings) or used to decorate the altar.
For Tibetans, most of these articles have a special spiritual or symbolic meaning, and use them as decorations for the altar, in the "gompate" (meditation room) or at home.
Katha is in polyester. The craftsman woven Tibetan motifs and text in Katha. Katha is used as a welcome scarf. As a sign of respect for your guest give him a Katha (like any gift we western). Katha is also hung on a Buddha statue or Thangka (paintings) or used to decorate the altar.
For Tibetans, most of these articles have a special spiritual or symbolic meaning, and use them as decorations for the altar, in the "gompate" (meditation room) or at home.