Cultural storiesGuizhou: Shiqian County in Tongren, also the north of the province (Wuchuan, Daozhen)
Tends a small tea plot and compares two little samples.
The story / Koreshok
Gladly listens to someone who preferred a different flavour.
Cultural context
Koreshok / Collection
A dark wrap jacket with brown bands is paired with a long apron and lower-leg wraps. One paw holds amber tea with a thin ginger slice; the other touches the strap of the fresh-leaf basket.
A soft quilted cotton top is paired with a short tea apron. The home bowl holds warm ginger tea.
A collarless jade-coloured coat with narrow woven trim is paired with dark trousers. A cup of ginger tea carries the familiar tea theme.
A dark-turquoise dress robe is detailed with copper trim and a burgundy sash. The tea gift is tied into a parcel with ginger attached.
A pale shirt and short indigo waistcoat are paired with wide blue trousers and counted-thread embroidery. One paw holds a wooden scoop, while a side flask carries ginger tea.
A long plum robe with a blue collar and cuffs is gathered by a woven sash. One paw holds a tea box and the other greets a guest; a pleated headpiece frames the ginger growth.
00 / Original form
Two short ginger-root branches of different widths grow from a sandy head, their cut ends visible. Large amber eyes bring warmth to the shape.
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