Cultural storiesYunnan, Xishuangbanna: Mount Bulang, the villages of Laoman'e and Laobanzhang; the northern slope of Jingmai (Mangjing township)
Handles the sour-tea supply with confidence.
The story / Kvasha
Prepares for gatherings early, so the right containers are already within paw's reach when guests arrive.
Cultural context
Kvasha / Collection
A dark wrap blouse and tube skirt with a single woven band create a working outfit inspired by Bulangshan. Kvasha holds a bamboo tube of sour tea against the body and presses folded leaf wrapping over its opening.
A pale celery-green blouse with a small striped pocket is paired with moss-coloured trousers and closed cloth slippers. One paw supports a rounded pot of roasted tea, while the other touches its lid.
A bright short blouse sits over an under-vest and a double tube skirt. A bamboo tea cup completes the turquoise festive look.
A short black dress blouse is paired with a double skirt, a pale lower hem and a silver belt. A tea gift accompanies the wedding look.
A dark wrap jacket with a peplum is paired with a jade skirt with a pale lower hem and silver discs. Tea parcels sit in a net sling, while leaves are held in one paw.
A pale wrap blouse and black skirt are paired with a broad headpiece decorated with silver plates. One paw holds a bamboo tea gift upright.
00 / Original form
A low uneven layer of compressed leaves forms the top of a short cream body. Broad black oval eyes keep the expression quiet.
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