Cultural storiesQinghai, Xunhua Salar Autonomous County; also Jishishan in Gansu

Plotik.

Remembers how each recipient accepts tea cargo: hurriedly, carefully or with questions.

Noncommercial use only06 looksA tea cargo carrier; a lidded tea bowl at home.
LookOriginal outfit

The story / Plotik

The character’s story

Happy when there is time to stay for a cup after the handover.

Cultural context

Salar

TEA.TOYS / Design story

From idea to toy

Overview ↗

No original drawing has been linked to this character yet.

AI drafts 1
Plotik · 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.

Plotik / Collection

The looks06

Look
Front

A pale rolled-sleeve shirt, dark waistcoat, muted red sash and leather half-apron form the carrier’s working outfit. Plotik holds a short paddle at the hip and checks the strap securing a wrapped tea brick.

A tea cargo carrier; a lidded tea bowl at home.
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Front

A terracotta knitted waistcoat, pale waffle-textured shirt and smoky-blue trousers dress Plotik at home. A small stone mortar holds roasted wheat for maicha, prepared with a short wooden pestle.

A tea cargo carrier; a lidded tea bowl at home.
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Front

Plotik has finished handing over the tea cargo and changed into a festive vest. He offers a closed gaiwan, supporting the saucer with both undivided paws; the natural tea sprig on his head remains visible.

A tea cargo carrier; a lidded tea bowl at home.
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Front

A forest-green velvet waistcoat sits over a pale stand-collar shirt, with a scarlet embroidered sash as the main accent. In this wedding interpretation, Plotik adjusts the sash and holds a paper packet of roasted-wheat tea.

A tea cargo carrier; a lidded tea bowl at home.
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Front

Plotik goes out on a cool day with a small tea cargo in a leather bag. A short sheepskin layer, blue shirt and dark trousers create his original winter outfit.

A tea cargo carrier; a lidded tea bowl at home.
Look
Front

Plotik adjusts an embroidered belt and holds a carved tea case at his side. Festive details frame his personal story of giving tea.

A tea cargo carrier; a lidded tea bowl at home.

Original form

Character starts with form.

A small dark tea twig grows on the character’s left side. A warm round head, large dark eyes and an elongated body give Plotik a light silhouette.