Cultural storiesBaoshan, Taoyuan District, Kaohsiung
Recognises Baoshan’s tea places by their leaves and would rather show a small living example than give a long speech.
The story / Dichok
His own story follows work among the mountain tea plants.
Cultural context
Dichok / Collection
A pale sleeveless vest with narrow woven bands, dark shorts and closed shoes form a working outfit for the Baoshan tea garden. One paw supports a small basket of fresh shoots at the hip; the other holds a short tea sprig.
A sage cotton pullover, smoky-blue shorts and pale closed slippers dress a quiet break after tea roasting. One paw holds a ceramic tea caddy against the body, while the other touches its lid.
Vertical coloured bands decorate an open pale ramie vest. A woven chest panel and short dark trousers create an original festive look inspired by Bunun clothing from Baoshan.
A short dark-blue right-fastening shirt sits beneath a white woven vest. A short lower wrap and leather shoes complete this original wedding interpretation of southern Bunun clothing.
A long straight vest of pale ramie sits over a short black top. Vertical woven bands and geometric inserts are paired with a closed bamboo tea cylinder at the side.
A short pale vest with dense vertical patterns sits over a dark shirt with light cuffs. A broad indigo sash and a woven tea bag on a sling complete the wedding interpretation.
00 / Original form
A broad serrated olive leaf merges into a mark on Dichok’s crown. A round cream head and a short continuous body give the tea creature a soft silhouette.
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