Cultural storiesGuizhou, Sandu Shui Autonomous County on the Duliu River

Perevalka.

Notices an awkward carrying strap before it becomes a nuisance.

Noncommercial use only06 looksA tea carrier; transferring tea cargo on the riverbank.
LookOriginal outfit

The story / Perevalka

The character’s story

Responsibly passes the tea cargo from paw to paw, then prepares a personal drink after delivery.

Cultural context

Shui

TEA.TOYS / Design story

From idea to toy

Overview ↗

No original drawing has been linked to this character yet.

AI drafts 2
Perevalka · AI drafts 1
AI drafts · 01
Perevalka · AI drafts 2
AI drafts · 02

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.

Perevalka / Collection

The looks06

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Front

A dark indigo jacket with a diagonal fastening and white edging pairs with short trousers and a coil of rope at the shoulder. Perevalka holds a cup of pale green tea and supports a wrapped tea parcel with the other paw.

A tea carrier; transferring tea cargo on the riverbank.
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Front

A pale-blue tunic with side ties, a short indigo apron and cropped trousers create a relaxed home silhouette. Both paws hold a broad celadon tea bowl; a folded tea packet peeks from a pocket.

A tea carrier; transferring tea cargo on the riverbank.
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Front

White fastenings and fine geometric trim decorate the rich-blue jacket. Perevalka holds tea utensils in a festive waterside scene.

A tea carrier; transferring tea cargo on the riverbank.
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Front

A wine-coloured sash gathers the long blue robe with silver-toned trim. A compact teapot in the paws completes Perevalka’s wedding look.

A tea carrier; transferring tea cargo on the riverbank.
Look
Front

A short blue jacket with fabric fastenings and symmetrical embroidery is paired with wide cropped trousers. Both paws hold the straps of the tea basket on Perevalka’s back.

A tea carrier; transferring tea cargo on the riverbank.
Look
Front

A long grey-blue robe and a dark formal waistcoat form the groom-inspired outfit. The paws hold a woven cylindrical tea-gift box with its lid attached.

A tea carrier; transferring tea cargo on the riverbank.

Original form

Character starts with form.

A short woody growth joins smoothly to a broad honey-beige head. The compact body, dark round eyes and wide undivided feet create a grounded silhouette.