Bodhi leaf paintings

Bodhi trees in Bai Dinh Pagoda, a famous spiritual landscape in Ninh Binh. (Photo: VNA)

Folk artisans in Gia Vien District, Ninh Binh Province select hard, dark green Bodhi leaves with beautiful shapes to make leaf paintings. (Photo: VNA)

The leaves are soaked in limewater. (Photo: VNA)

Artisans clean the Bodhi leaves in a meticulous manner. (Photo: VNA)

After being cleaned, Bodhi leaves are dried by the sunlight. (Photo: VNA)

Bodhi leaves are dyed to create a bright yellow colour. (Photo: VNA)

Artisans are making Bodhi leaf paintings at a workshop. (Photo: VNA)

Bodhi leaves with different colours, such as white, yellow, red, and orange, create brilliance for each picture. (Photo: VNA)

Painting "Dong Son bronze drum" is made from Bodhi leaves. (Photo: VNA)

(Source: VNA)