Island storiesLeye / 樂野 / Lalauya, Alishan, Chiayi
Checks the condition of an agreed walking trail after rain; buys tea at a local shop, without assuming a role in a ritual.
Cultural context
Tea Trail Caretaker / Collection
A short forest-green technical jacket with a large terracotta yoke, wide cropped graphite trousers and suede hiking boots. No hat. One paw holds a closed matt tea flask against the side, while the other adjusts the large flap of its attached case; a slight forward lean.
A broad plum-lilac sweater with a contrasting cream neckline, soft ochre trousers and one-piece house slippers. Both paws support one small pale brewing teapot low down, its lid closed; the gaze turns aside, with no pouring stream or steam.
00 / Original form
One solid asymmetric arch curves above the forehead of a broad green ceramic head. A cream face, compact springy body and one-corner smile create a confident little silhouette.
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