The Eight Immortals depicted in “baxian cai” are the eight sages in traditional Chinese mythology: Zhong Liquan, Zhang Guolao, Han Xiangzi, Li Tiegua, Cao Guojiu, Lv Dongbin, Lan Caihe and He Xianggu. The Eight Immortals represent various aspects of life, they are recognized and loved by society at large as their stories depict that regardless of class, gender, and age, as long as fate is fulfilled, immortality can be achieved.

The Eight Immortals embroidered banner is considered a lucky charm. The artist's skillful composition and layout always make the embroidery look auspicious; the background color of the Eight Immortals is mainly red, with lotus flower, “ruyi” (scepter), dragon and phoenix, magpies, bats, etc., which all are motifs representing auspiciousness, and the “power tools” of the Eight Immortals, including fan, gourd, flower basket, lotus, sword, bamboo flute, bamboo drum, jade plate, etc., represent protection against disasters and blessings by the Immortals.

People like to use the Eight Immortals embroidered banner to decorate the lintel, so as to ward off evil spirits, just like having the lively immortals safeguarding the household. They may also hang the banner in festive occasions such as weddings, moving into a new residence or at Taoist blessing sessions. "Eight"(ba) and "swell or rise"(fa), “colorful silk embroidery” (cai) and fortune (cai) are pairs of homophonic Chinese characters, hanging the banner has become a symbolic gesture of asking for fortune, luck and peace.