ED2021-168 (Scarf)

ED2021-168 (Scarf) image

A Tibetan offering scarf (also known as hada or khata) made of white silk. The fabric features darker white designs and phrases written in Tibetan. The card with the object reads: "A hada (also pronounced khata) is a long piece of silk used as a greeting gift. In Tibet, it is customary to present hada to guests, especially on the occasions of weddings and funerals. It is also common when younger people visit older people, when worshipping Buddha statues, and when bidding farewell to guests. They are usually white, which represents purity and luck.