Cultural storiesYunnan: Cangyuan, Lincang; Ximeng, Pu’er.
Works with a small portion of tea leaves and watches the roasting closely.
The story / Plashka
Likes seeing the result of a brief, precise action.
Cultural context
Plashka / Collection
Plashka stirs a small portion of tea leaves with a wooden spatula. The pan is pressed against her body and supported by a paw; a short red-and-black dress and bamboo rings preserve the working tea outfit.
Plashka rests with a bowl of bitter tea. A pale linen blouse, soft sage-green apron and relaxed fit preserve a distinct outfit for home.
Before a gathering, Plashka offers tea in a dark bowl. A straight red-and-black skirt, short black top and colourful beads remain her festive ensemble.
In her personal wedding story, Plashka carefully serves tea in a silvery bowl. Decorative panels and rings remain costume ornaments, not anatomy; both paws hold the bowl.
Plashka gets ready for a gathering with a small basket of tea shoots. Two loops attach it to her belt, and one paw steadies it; a red tubular skirt and short black top preserve the detailed Ximeng outfit.
Plashka carries a bamboo tea gift tied with a woven ribbon. One paw supports the cylinder against her body, while the other steadies her scarf; a long red sleeve and silver neck rings preserve the festive story.
00 / Original form
A horizontal charred tea plate crowns the familiar oval-eyed face. Long drop-shaped paws and a slender smooth body contrast with its broad top.
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