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By stefaniewhite, September 24, 2009 4:56 am

At the first sight when I saw this chic bag, I thought it’s out of some Chinese designer. Because the name Bodhi Temple Bag itself helps me think of the famous old saying: Bodhi isn’t tree. Bright mirror isn’t practicality also. however, to my great surprise, this bag full of Chinese Buddhism feeling turns to be designed by American brand—Bodhi.

“I am inspired by the everyday world around me, the dark and the light. to me, enlightenment means seeing things for what they are and finding the beauty in them,” says Bodhi Creative and Design Director Joseph Janus, “We offer unique, handcrafted designs – which, in terms of style and quality, redefine our customer’s expectations.” Janus maintains that Bodhi’s “sophistication, cutting-edge design and handmade quality” are rare commodities today. Beyond basic black, Bodhi’s initial fall palette incorporates saturated shades of violet, champagne, pumpkin, and squash.

Well, to add more. Bodhi actually means “enlightenment” in Buddhism. Maybe that’s also why when I saw this bag I felt pleased and happy. Shaped in a retro-inspired boxiness, but it smartly designed an accordion-like construction adding a unique and funny effect. Crafted in nice Italian leather and exquisite Jacquard lining, it measures in 5.75″ high x7.5″ wide x 5″ deep. Opened by a zipper closure and carried by a 10″ length shoulder drop. If you have fed up with the one-kind-look bags in daily life, then you can try this Bodhi temple bag if you dare. LoL…