Cultural storiesHeilongjiang: the lower Songhua and Ussuri rivers — Tongjiang, Raohe and Yilan

Cheshuyka.

Keeps belongings safe beside the water and takes special care of a small supply of purchased tea.

Noncommercial use only06 looksImported brick tea, prepared in iron cookware.
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The story / Cheshuyka

The character’s story

At home, the first thing he does is settle down with a warm cup.

Cultural context

Hezhen

TEA.TOYS / Design story

From idea to toy

Overview ↗

No original drawing has been linked to this character yet.

AI drafts 1
Cheshuyka · 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 · 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.

Cheshuyka / Collection

The looks06

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Front

A fish-skin jacket and helmet create a riverside working look. A small iron teapot and wooden cup are ready for a tea break.

Imported brick tea, prepared in iron cookware.
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Front

A belted grey-green quilted robe and house shoes soften the silhouette. A small cup of strong tea is the central accessory.

Imported brick tea, prepared in iron cookware.
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Front

Fish-skin edging and spiral appliqué decorate a blue cloth coat. A short waistcoat adds a second layer to this festive riverside look.

Imported brick tea, prepared in iron cookware.
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Front

This original Tongjiang wedding look combines a pale robe of joined fish skins, blue edging and a simple belt. Wooden tea bowls rest on the tray.

Imported brick tea, prepared in iron cookware.
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Front

A pale fish-skin jacket features a standing collar and dark-blue spiral appliqués. A flat tea flask sits in a leather holder at the hip.

Imported brick tea, prepared in iron cookware.
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Front

A full red top shows beneath a short pale fish-skin waistcoat. A green sash and soft boots complete the wedding look, with a birch-bark cylinder of gift tea secured on the back.

Imported brick tea, prepared in iron cookware.

Original form

Character starts with form.

A low dark tea ridge runs along a broad cream head. Large amber-brown eyes contrast with the gentle pale surface.