Cultural storiesYunnan, Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture (Fugong, Lushui); also Dehong and the Lijiang area
Can demonstrate one brief tea-making action with infectious enthusiasm.
The story / Kamenka
After an active day, carefully packs away the set and enjoys a quiet pause at home.
Cultural context
Kamenka / Collection
A textured sand-coloured shirt, dark shorts and a woven blue belt are paired with an indigo scarf edged with shell discs. Both paws hold a bowl of tea, with a woven basket on the back.
A short dusty-indigo robe with a belt carries small mother-of-pearl fastenings. Pale cotton trousers and soft cloth shoes give it a homely character.
A pale shirt with dark woven bands and dark short trousers create a festive look inspired by Weixi Lisu clothing. Tea leaves sit in the bag, with a cup held in the paws.
A long dark linen shirt with pale stripes is gathered by a burgundy sash. In this original wedding look, Kamenka holds a tray with two tea bowls.
Pale coarse hemp cloth is paired with a blue head wrap, wide short trousers and a red-and-black sash. A metal tea cylinder is secured at the side, with a wooden scoop held across the chest.
A short blue outer layer is paired with a red-and-black head wrap and a broad pale sash with patterned ends. Two tea bricks show in the shoulder bag, while the free paw is raised in greeting.
00 / Original form
A flattened slate pebble with an open hole and an orange edge forms the crown. Small black eyes sit in a cool cream face.
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