Cultural storiesSichuan: Wenchuan, Maoxian and Lixian in Aba, and Beichuan in Mianyang

Kubyshka.

Knows which vessel to take travelling and which to leave at home.

Noncommercial use only06 looksTea from a small clay pot.
LookOriginal outfit

The story / Kubyshka

The character’s story

Fond of small, sturdy objects, she gladly repairs a fabric carrier.

Cultural context

Qiang

TEA.TOYS / Design story

From idea to toy

Overview ↗

Original drawings

Original drawings made before AI generation.

Kubyshka · Three poses with a cup; the teapot-shaped upper form, leaf and wrap remain recognisable.
Source drawingThree poses with a cup; the teapot-shaped upper form, leaf and wrap remain recognisable.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.

AI drafts 1
Kubyshka · 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.

Kubyshka / Collection

The looks06

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Front

A pale shirt and sheepskin vest are gathered by an embroidered indigo sash. Cloth shoes and a small clay cup complete a fireside tea pause.

Tea from a small clay pot.
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Front

A linen shirt and soft blue waistcoat are paired with house trousers and cloth slippers. The cup holds dark tea.

Tea from a small clay pot.
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Front

A long cobalt dress is paired with a dark embroidered apron and a short wool vest. Red-clay teaware continues the rich palette.

Tea from a small clay pot.
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Front

A berry-coloured dress and dark formal apron with floral embroidery create a Maoxian wedding look. A silver necklace and a side panel on the headpiece add festive details.

Tea from a small clay pot.
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Front

A long indigo shirt is paired with a pale wool waistcoat and an embroidered apron. A tea basket is secured on the back, with a sprig held in one paw.

Tea from a small clay pot.
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Front

A long plum outfit with a black waistcoat is paired with a richly decorated pale apron. Wide sides on the head wrap and silver plates define the silhouette, with a tea caddy secured at the waist.

Tea from a small clay pot.

Original form

Character starts with form.

A squat reddish-brown clay teapot form grows above a cream round head. Its short spout, handle and tiny leaf sit above dark-brown eyes.