Cities and workshopsQuanzhou, Fujian

Anko.

Tea Coaster Maker

Makes small coasters and checks that a favourite cup does not wobble on them.

Noncommercial use only02 looksAnxi Tieguanyin, a personal sample of the qingxiang style
LookContemporary local outfit

Cultural context

Quanzhou communities

TEA.TOYS / Design story

From idea to toy

Overview ↗

No original drawing has been linked to this character yet.

AI drafts 1
Anko · AI drafts 1
AI drafts · 01

AI draft: the original file metadata identifies ChatGPT / gpt-image and records 14 October 2026. This is not a verified hand-drawn original.

  1. 01Character briefDocumented
  2. 02Original drawingNot yet documented
  3. 03Drawing processNot yet documented
  4. 04AI draftsDocumented
  5. 05Early prototypeNot yet documented
  6. 06Current artworkDocumented
  7. 07Digital 3DDocumented · 3/3
  8. 08Print preparationNot yet documented
  9. 09Physical sampleNot yet documented
  10. 10PackagingNot yet documented
  11. 11ReleaseIn preparation

Digital images and renders are not photographs of manufactured toys. Physical production and sales are not confirmed by this page.

Anko / Collection

The looks02

Look
Front

The maker tries a new tea coaster: the little cup rests evenly while one free paw steadies its edge. A russet-brown apron, milk-white shirt and dark-green trousers suit a quiet day in the workshop.

Anxi Tieguanyin, a personal sample of the qingxiang style
Look
Front

Qingxiang after work: a short dusty-blue knitted vest over a soft graphite shirt, with pale rounded trousers. Lifts a brewing gaiwan in both paws: one holds the body, the other touches the seated lid. The apron and coaster have been removed.

Anxi Tieguanyin, a personal sample of the qingxiang style

Original form

Character starts with form.

A very broad, low, almond-shaped olive head with integral tea edges at the sides; a pale grey-jade face area. A sturdy short torso, broad paws and low feet. Narrow dark eyes with a green glint and a good-natured squint.