Cultural storiesYunnan, Xishuangbanna: Nannuoshan in Menghai County; also Pu'er and Honghe

Sushka.

Loves the moment of returning, when the tea brought home can finally be prepared.

Noncommercial use only06 looksNannuoshan large-leaf tea, boiled in a clay pot.
LookOriginal outfit

The story / Sushka

The character’s story

Handles leaves carefully and makes do with a small, practical set.

Cultural context

Hani, Aini branch

TEA.TOYS / Design story

From idea to toy

Overview ↗

No original drawing has been linked to this character yet.

AI drafts 1
Sushka · 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.

Sushka / Collection

The looks06

Look
Front

A short indigo outfit with red-and-white edging pairs with a skirt and leg wraps. Sushka carries a tea basket on straps, with a clay teapot at the hip and a cup raised in one paw.

Nannuoshan large-leaf tea, boiled in a clay pot.
Look
Front

A loose terracotta blouse with central fastenings and wide linen shorts transform the home silhouette. Narrow red-and-white trim and a teacup keep the connection to Sushka’s original look.

Nannuoshan large-leaf tea, boiled in a clay pot.
Look
Front

A black open-front jacket with coloured cuffs, short pleated skirt and silver plates create a festive rhythm. Sushka holds a tea bowl with both paws.

Nannuoshan large-leaf tea, boiled in a clay pot.
Look
Front

White appliqué, red embroidery and rows of silver ornaments stand out on the black wedding ensemble. A small tea vessel is held in front of the chest.

Nannuoshan large-leaf tea, boiled in a clay pot.
Look
Front

A short black jacket with coloured sleeves, a pleated skirt and patterned leg wraps pair with a tall beaded and silver-decorated headdress. Sushka’s three dried leaves rise above it, with a tea basket secured on the back.

Nannuoshan large-leaf tea, boiled in a clay pot.
Look
Front

A pale upper panel with red-and-black triangles contrasts with the dark skirt and ornate leg wraps. Silver ornaments frame the three leaves, with a small tea vessel secured at the side.

Nannuoshan large-leaf tea, boiled in a clay pot.

Original form

Character starts with form.

Three broad dry leaf strips meet directly at the crown. Large oval eyes brighten the pale face beneath them.