A brick-red quilted jacket and navy apron suit the window-frame maker. He holds a flask in its felt sleeve, keeping hot tea close during courtyard work.
Cities and workshopsBaoding, Hebei
Baolu.
Keeper of Courtyard Warmth
Repairs wooden window frames; in winter, checks that the shared tea water in the neighbours' courtyard stays warm.
TEA.TOYS / Design story
From idea to toy
- 01Character briefDocumented
- 02Original drawingNot yet documented
- 03Drawing processNot yet documented
- 04AI draftsDocumented
- 05Early prototypeNot yet documented
- 06Current artworkDocumented
- 07Digital 3DDocumented · 3/3
- 08Print preparationNot yet documented
- 09Physical sampleNot yet documented
- 10PackagingNot yet documented
- 11ReleaseIn preparation
No original drawing has been linked to this character yet.
AI drafts
AI draft: the original file metadata identifies ChatGPT / gpt-image and records 14 October 2026. This is not a verified hand-drawn original.
Digital images and renders are not photographs of manufactured toys. Physical production and sales are not confirmed by this page.
Baolu / Collection
The looks02
At home, the maker wears a wine-coloured cardigan with elbow patches and striped trousers. Both paws wrap around an enamel mug of Chinese black tea.
00 / Original form
Character starts with form.
A low, broad head is wrapped in burgundy-brown leaf tissue, with one wide natural leaf fold along the crown. A honey-coloured face, relaxed amber eyes and sturdy paws give the character a welcoming presence.





