Cultural storiesTibet, Nyingchi: Medog and Cona counties on the southern slopes of the Himalayas

Tumanka.

Accepts changes in the weather calmly and chooses a manageable task for the day.

Noncommercial use only06 looksContemporary Medog tea: a shoot and two leaves; a clear tea infusion in a wooden bowl at home.
LookOriginal outfit

The story / Tumanka

The character’s story

His tea story is connected with contemporary Medog.

Cultural context

Monba

TEA.TOYS / Design story

From idea to toy

Overview ↗

No original drawing has been linked to this character yet.

AI drafts 1
Tumanka · 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.

Tumanka / Collection

The looks06

Look
Front

A narrow woven sash gathers the red wool robe with indigo trim. Tumanka holds a wooden tea bowl, with a leaf-filled basket and woven sandals reinforcing the travelling character.

Contemporary Medog tea: a shoot and two leaves; a clear tea infusion in a wooden bowl at home.
Look
Front

A short white wrap-front cotton top pairs with a red sash and dark loose trousers. Woven slippers and a wooden tea bowl make the home outfit simple and warm.

Contemporary Medog tea: a shoot and two leaves; a clear tea infusion in a wooden bowl at home.
Look
Front

A dark right-fastening wool robe with red cuffs and blue edging draws on Lebu Monpa clothing. A broad copper-red sash shapes the silhouette, while Tumanka holds butter tea in both paws.

Contemporary Medog tea: a shoot and two leaves; a clear tea infusion in a wooden bowl at home.
Look
Front

A burgundy wool robe with blue edging, white shirt and red woven sash are paired with a white khata. Tumanka holds a tea gift wrapped in pale cloth and tied in red.

Contemporary Medog tea: a shoot and two leaves; a clear tea infusion in a wooden bowl at home.
Look
Front

A textured white shirt, short dark waistcoat and broad red-and-blue sash pair with warm boots. Tumanka holds a wooden tea flask by its strap.

Contemporary Medog tea: a shoot and two leaves; a clear tea infusion in a wooden bowl at home.
Look
Front

A white khata frames the long red robe with blue cuffs and a dark waistcoat. Tumanka raises one paw to the chest and holds the scarf’s end with the other; pale binding secures a tea brick at the waist.

Contemporary Medog tea: a shoot and two leaves; a clear tea infusion in a wooden bowl at home.

Original form

Character starts with form.

One closed upright bud and two serrated leaves bend down around a pale round head. Widely spaced amber eyes give Tumanka a calm expression.