Coconut Leaf Flower – Traditional Vietnamese Folk Craft
Learn how to make a traditional Vietnamese coconut leaf flower at Tohe Nha Trang. Step-by-step guide, photos, and workshop experience in Nha Trang.
The coconut leaf flower is one of the most popular handmade crafts in Vietnam. Often created during festivals or given as small gifts, it represents beauty, nature, and creativity.
Step 1: Roll the tip of a young coconut leaf into a small circle to form the center.
Step 2: Fold the leaf outward to create petals.
Step 3: Repeat 5–6 times until the flower blooms fully.
Step 4: Twist the remaining strip into a stem.
Tip: Soak the leaf in water to keep it fresh and green longer.
Visitors can learn to make coconut leaf flowers in our daily workshops, guided by local artisans, while wearing traditional Vietnamese costumes.
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2. Coconut Leaf Grasshopper – Vietnamese Childhood Toy
Discover how to make a coconut leaf grasshopper – a traditional toy in Vietnam. Join Tohe Nha Trang’s workshop for hands-on cultural experience.
The coconut leaf grasshopper is one of the most iconic folk toys in Vietnam. Children used to play with it in villages, and today it is a nostalgic symbol of Vietnamese countryside.
Fold the tip into a head with two antennae.
Twist the body and fold wings outward.
Shape the legs and adjust the wings.
Tip: Insert a thin stick so children can make the grasshopper “jump.”
Our artisans will guide you to make your own grasshopper, bringing back childhood joy through hands-on craft.
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3. Coconut Leaf Fish – Symbol of Prosperity
The coconut leaf fish is a Vietnamese folk craft symbolizing abundance. Learn how to weave it step by step at Tohe Nha Trang workshops.
Fish are symbols of wealth and good fortune in Vietnamese culture. The coconut leaf fish is often made during Tet and festivals.
Fold the leaf in half to form the body.
Weave strips to make scales.
Shape the tail by cutting and fanning out.
Add small fins for detail.
At Tohe Nha Trang, you can create your own fish and bring it home as a cultural souvenir.
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4. Coconut Leaf Bird – A Simple Folk Craft
Make a coconut leaf bird in Nha Trang! Easy step-by-step craft at Tohe Art & Craft, perfect for families and travelers.
The coconut leaf bird is simple but fun, often made for children in the countryside.
Fold into a triangle for the beak.
Twist to form the body.
Leave the strip as a tail and split it.
Fold outward to make wings.
Enjoy making coconut leaf birds at Tohe Nha Trang with guidance from skilled artisans.
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