Bodhi Leaf Silk Handkerchief: A Gift of Peace and Wisdom from the Essence of Two Traditional Craft Villages!
Let’s discover the Bodhi leaf embroidered silk handkerchief !
A symbol of peace and wisdom
The Bodhi tree is deeply associated with the spiritual journey of the Buddha. According to Buddhist scriptures, Prince Siddhartha meditated for 49 days under the Bodhi tree, overcoming temptations to attain enlightenment. After becoming the Buddha, He spent seven days paying homage to the tree that had sheltered Him throughout His practice.
The Bodhi leaf, also called the “Heart of the Buddha’s Compassion,” is shaped like a heart—warm, powerful, and full of love. It symbolizes the Buddha’s boundless compassion for all beings. Many believe the Bodhi leaf wards off evil, calms the mind, dispels greed and anger, and guides people toward righteousness. For this reason, it is often considered a protective charm.
Carrying a handkerchief embroidered with the Bodhi leaf brings a sense of peace and mindfulness, helping one stay clear and aware. It is not only a practical item but also a meaningful token of good fortune.
The Bodhi Leaf handkerchief by Bá Minh Silk represents the cultural essence of two traditional craft villages: Nam Cao silk weaving and Quất Động hand embroidery.
For centuries, the Red River Delta has been the cradle of mulberry cultivation, silkworm farming, and silk weaving. This land gave birth to many renowned silk villages such as Vạn Phúc, Nha Xá, and Cổ Chất. Among them, Nam Cao stands out with its unique type of silk fabric – “Đũi” silk. Each strand of silk is spun entirely by hand, woven into fabrics that are rustic and textured yet retain the premium qualities of silk: lightweight, breathable, highly absorbent, and gentle on the skin.
Bá Minh Silk – the pioneer in crafting handkerchiefs from “Đũi” silk
Recognizing the special value of this fabric, Bá Minh Silk became the first brand to transform raw silk into handkerchiefs – a product never before seen. What was once an ordinary handkerchief has now become something truly distinctive: simple, familiar, yet refined and luxurious.
The Bodhi Leaf Silk Handkerchief – rustic charm with premium qualities
This handkerchief carries a rustic, down-to-earth appearance, much like the character of the Vietnamese people. Yet within lies the excellence of natural silk: superior absorbency, quick-drying, and a fresh scent even after daily use. The more it is used, the softer it becomes. With its skin-friendly nature, it is suitable for all skin types.
Bringing traditional hand embroidery to silk handkerchiefs
To enhance its beauty and artistry, Bá Minh Silk has adorned the handkerchiefs with traditional Vietnamese embroidery patterns. If you love embroidery, you must know Quất Động Village – with over 400 years of history, it is famed for elevating hand embroidery into a true art form.
By integrating hand-embroidered motifs, each handkerchief is transformed into something special – a piece that embodies the soul and character of Vietnamese culture.
This hand-embroidered silk handkerchief is the true essence of two traditional crafts: Nam Cao’s raw silk weaving and Quất Động’s embroidery artistry. Bá Minh Silk takes pride in bringing thousands of these embroidered handkerchiefs to friends around the world, contributing to the celebration and promotion of Vietnamese heritage and culture on the global stage.
You can also explore silk scarves for women here or see the latest silk handkerchief designs on our fanpage: Bá Minh Silk.

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