Cultural storiesYunnan, Xishuangbanna: Nannuoshan in Menghai County; also Pu'er and Honghe
Loves the moment of returning, when the tea brought home can finally be prepared.
The story / Sushka
Handles leaves carefully and makes do with a small, practical set.
Cultural context
Sushka / Collection
A short indigo outfit with red-and-white edging pairs with a skirt and leg wraps. Sushka carries a tea basket on straps, with a clay teapot at the hip and a cup raised in one paw.
A loose terracotta blouse with central fastenings and wide linen shorts transform the home silhouette. Narrow red-and-white trim and a teacup keep the connection to Sushka’s original look.
A black open-front jacket with coloured cuffs, short pleated skirt and silver plates create a festive rhythm. Sushka holds a tea bowl with both paws.
White appliqué, red embroidery and rows of silver ornaments stand out on the black wedding ensemble. A small tea vessel is held in front of the chest.
A short black jacket with coloured sleeves, a pleated skirt and patterned leg wraps pair with a tall beaded and silver-decorated headdress. Sushka’s three dried leaves rise above it, with a tea basket secured on the back.
A pale upper panel with red-and-black triangles contrasts with the dark skirt and ornate leg wraps. Silver ornaments frame the three leaves, with a small tea vessel secured at the side.
00 / Original form
Three broad dry leaf strips meet directly at the crown. Large oval eyes brighten the pale face beneath them.
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