Cultural storiesXinjiang, southern oases: Kashgar, Hotan, Aksu and Turpan

Koritsa.

Stores favourite spices separately and chooses a blend for each gathering.

Explore the looks
06 looksSpiced tea of southern Xinjiang; a teapot with a strainer and a small bowl.
Look 01Original outfit

The story / Koritsa

The character’s story

What matters most is passing a cup comfortably to a guest.

Cultural context

Uyghurs

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 · 7/7
  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

Koritsa · AI drafts 1
AI drafts · 01

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.

Koritsa / Collection

The looks06

01 Look
Front

An ochre, cherry and cream striped chapan is paired with a saffron sash, soft brown boots and a strainer at the waist. The paws hold a copper pot of spiced tea and a blue-and-white cup.

Spiced tea of southern Xinjiang; a teapot with a strainer and a small bowl.
02 Look
Front

Sitting cross-legged, Koritsa supports a copper teapot in the lap. A pale cotton shirt, short blue quilted waistcoat and aubergine trousers are paired with a small spice pouch attached to the waistcoat.

Spiced tea of southern Xinjiang; a teapot with a strainer and a small bowl.
03 Look
Front

A striped silk chapan combines petrol-blue and copper tones. A belt, neat leather shoes and a tea bowl complete the Kashgar outing look.

Spiced tea of southern Xinjiang; a teapot with a strainer and a small bowl.
04 Look
Front

A dark-blue velvet chapan is decorated with golden plant motifs and a dress belt. A tea bowl held in the paws completes the groom look.

Spiced tea of southern Xinjiang; a teapot with a strainer and a small bowl.
05 Look
Front

An embroidered azure shirt and tobacco-coloured waistcoat are paired with pale trousers and a striped sash. A four-sided doppa frames the copper tea spout, with tea utensils gathered in a side case.

Spiced tea of southern Xinjiang; a teapot with a strainer and a small bowl.
06 Look
Front

A garnet velvet chapan with gold plant motifs is paired with an emerald sash and a decorative doppa. One paw holds a chased tea jug, while the other rests at the chest.

Spiced tea of southern Xinjiang; a teapot with a strainer and a small bowl.

00 / Original form

Character starts with form.

A curved copper spout continues directly from the caramel-coloured head, ending in an angled mesh-like opening. The body stays soft and rounded.