Cultural storiesYunnan: Lancang Lahu Autonomous County and Menglian, the slopes of Jingmai

Zharok.

Works with a small portion of leaves and loves the moment of passing the finished tea to a companion.

Noncommercial use only06 looksKaocha — roasting tea leaves in a small clay pot.
LookOriginal outfit

The story / Zharok

The character’s story

In the evening, settles into a gentler rhythm at home.

Cultural context

Lahu

TEA.TOYS / Design story

From idea to toy

Overview ↗

No original drawing has been linked to this character yet.

AI drafts 2
Zharok · AI drafts 1
AI drafts · 01
Zharok · 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.

Zharok / Collection

The looks06

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Front

A long black robe with red-and-white edging emphasises Zharok’s tall silhouette. The paws hold metal tongs supporting a clay vessel of roasted tea leaves.

Kaocha — roasting tea leaves in a small clay pot.
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Front

A dark cotton jacket with a side tie and an ochre apron create a quiet home outfit. Zharok supports a cup of amber roasted tea on a bamboo saucer.

Kaocha — roasting tea leaves in a small clay pot.
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Front

Turquoise-and-ochre geometric embroidery and silver buttons accent the black jacket and loose trousers. Zharok holds a small red-clay teapot.

Kaocha — roasting tea leaves in a small clay pot.
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Front

A red sash gathers the black wrap-front outfit with red-and-white embroidery and silver plates. A broad tea bowl completes Zharok’s wedding look.

Kaocha — roasting tea leaves in a small clay pot.
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Front

Red-and-yellow geometry and silver bosses decorate the short black jacket and pale-lined waistcoat. Zharok raises the tongs, with a clay vessel of tea leaves supported at the hip in a woven sleeve.

Kaocha — roasting tea leaves in a small clay pot.
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Front

A long black waistcoat with red-and-white geometric bands and silver ornaments creates the wedding silhouette. Zharok holds a bamboo cylinder containing a tea gift, while the long head-wrap tassel follows the movement.

Kaocha — roasting tea leaves in a small clay pot.

Original form

Character starts with form.

A swollen bubbly tea cocoon has one opening above a narrow pale head. Huge eyes and a slender body give Zharok a lively balance.