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.

Explore the looks
02 looksQimen hongcha, purchased black tea
Look 01Main story

TEA.TOYS / Design story

From idea to toy

Overview ↗
  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 · 3/3
  8. 08Print preparationNot yet documented
  9. 09Physical sampleNot yet documented
  10. 10PackagingNot yet documented
  11. 11ReleaseIn preparation

No original drawing has been linked to this character yet.

AI drafts

Baolu · AI drafts 1
AI drafts · 01
Baolu · 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.

Digital images and renders are not photographs of manufactured toys. Physical production and sales are not confirmed by this page.

Baolu / Collection

The looks02

01 Look
Front

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.

Qimen hongcha, purchased black tea
02 Look
Front

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.

Qimen hongcha, purchased 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.