Cultural storiesXinjiang, southern oases: Kashgar, Hotan, Aksu and Turpan

Koritsa.

Stores favourite spices separately and chooses a blend for each gathering.

Noncommercial use only06 looksSpiced tea of southern Xinjiang; a teapot with a strainer and a small bowl.
LookOriginal outfit

The story / Koritsa

The character’s story

What matters most is passing a cup comfortably to a guest.

Cultural context

Uyghurs

TEA.TOYS / Design story

From idea to toy

Overview ↗

No original drawing has been linked to this character yet.

AI drafts 1
Koritsa · 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.

Koritsa / Collection

The looks06

Look
Front

An ochre, cherry and cream striped chapan is paired with a saffron sash, soft brown boots and a strainer at the waist. The paws hold a copper pot of spiced tea and a blue-and-white cup.

Spiced tea of southern Xinjiang; a teapot with a strainer and a small bowl.
Look
Front

Sitting cross-legged, Koritsa supports a copper teapot in the lap. A pale cotton shirt, short blue quilted waistcoat and aubergine trousers are paired with a small spice pouch attached to the waistcoat.

Spiced tea of southern Xinjiang; a teapot with a strainer and a small bowl.
Look
Front

A striped silk chapan combines petrol-blue and copper tones. A belt, neat leather shoes and a tea bowl complete the Kashgar outing look.

Spiced tea of southern Xinjiang; a teapot with a strainer and a small bowl.
Look
Front

A dark-blue velvet chapan is decorated with golden plant motifs and a dress belt. A tea bowl held in the paws completes the groom look.

Spiced tea of southern Xinjiang; a teapot with a strainer and a small bowl.
Look
Front

An embroidered azure shirt and tobacco-coloured waistcoat are paired with pale trousers and a striped sash. A four-sided doppa frames the copper tea spout, with tea utensils gathered in a side case.

Spiced tea of southern Xinjiang; a teapot with a strainer and a small bowl.
Look
Front

A garnet velvet chapan with gold plant motifs is paired with an emerald sash and a decorative doppa. One paw holds a chased tea jug, while the other rests at the chest.

Spiced tea of southern Xinjiang; a teapot with a strainer and a small bowl.

Original form

Character starts with form.

A curved copper spout continues directly from the caramel-coloured head, ending in an angled mesh-like opening. The body stays soft and rounded.