Assortment of 5 Katha's, luxe extra large 1x white 1x red 1x blue 1x yellow 1x green The katha is made out of artificial silk. The artisan has weaved Tibetan motives and text into the katha. The Katha is used as a greeting scarf. You respect your guest by giving a Katha (like a welcoming present by us). The Katha is also used to decorate the statue of Buddha or thangka's (roll paintings); the katha is also used to decorate the altar