Tibetan Katha luxe Print- 8 auspicious signs in colour The katha is made out of polyester. 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 gift by us) The katha is also used to decorate the statue of Buddha or thangka's (paintings); the katha is also used to decorate the altar