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Cultural storiesGansu, Jishishan (Dahejia) in Linxia Prefecture, by the Linjindu crossing

Brodok.

Makes sure the tea cargo crosses the river dry and on time.

Explore the looks3D files ↓
Noncommercial use only06 looksSanxiang cha: tea in a gaiwan with sugar and dried fruit.
LookOriginal outfit

The story / Brodok

The character’s story

After the journey, he enjoys hearing other people's news, saving his own funniest story for last.

Cultural context

Bonan

TEA.TOYS / Design story

From idea to toy

Overview ↗

Original drawings

Original drawings made before AI generation.

Brodok · A full sheet with standing, walking and seated poses, with a cup and lid.
Source drawingA full sheet with standing, walking and seated poses, with a cup and lid.tea.toys by Teamotea
Brodok · Brodok — Pencil drawing: a round bundle with a seam on top; detail sketches and handwritten notes.
Scanned drawingBrodok — Pencil study of the basic form, with details and handwritten notes.tea.toys by Teamotea
Drawing processProvided recording of the drawing process. No audio.tea.toys by Teamotea

Exact creation dates and individual artist names are not recorded.

Scans were rotated and their tonal levels adjusted for readability, without AI processing. The drawings and handwritten notes were not redrawn.

AI drafts 1
Brodok · 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 drawingDocumented
  3. 03Drawing processDocumented
  4. 04AI draftsDocumented
  5. 05Early prototypeNot yet documented
  6. 06Current artworkDocumented
  7. 07Digital 3DDocumented · 7/7
  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.

Brodok / Collection

The looks06

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Front

A brown sheepskin coat with a generous collar, a wool sash and short boots form a travelling outfit. A small gaiwan stays in one paw for a tea stop.

Sanxiang cha: tea in a gaiwan with sugar and dried fruit.
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Front

A white shirt and soft dark quilted waistcoat are paired with loose grey trousers and warm house shoes. The gaiwan holds sanxiang tea with fruit.

Sanxiang cha: tea in a gaiwan with sugar and dried fruit.
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Front

After the crossing, Brodok visits friends with tea in a wooden caddy on a broad leather strap. One paw steadies the caddy and the other holds the strap. He wears a black corduroy jacket, a turquoise scarf and neat boots.

Sanxiang cha: tea in a gaiwan with sugar and dried fruit.
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Front

In this original wedding look inspired by Jishishan clothing, a black corduroy robe carries narrow blue and copper edging. A woven belt, tall boots and a closed knife sheath accompany sanxiang tea.

Sanxiang cha: tea in a gaiwan with sugar and dried fruit.
Look
Front

Bands of coloured trim define a flared black corduroy garment. A brimmed hat and boots give it a travelling character, with a closed tea flask hanging from the belt.

Sanxiang cha: tea in a gaiwan with sugar and dried fruit.
Look
Front

A long pale shirt, short dark waistcoat and broad muted-turquoise sash frame the tea gift. The carrier holds tea, sugar, longan and nuts, referring to ding-cha gifts.

Sanxiang cha: tea in a gaiwan with sugar and dried fruit.

Original form

Character starts with form.

A rounded bundle with a seam and a glimpse of tea inside forms the crown. The cream-and-honey face has amber-brown eyes and no mouth.

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