Cultural storiesYunnan: Lancang Lahu Autonomous County and Menglian, the slopes of Jingmai
Works with a small portion of leaves and loves the moment of passing the finished tea to a companion.
The story / Zharok
In the evening, settles into a gentler rhythm at home.
Cultural context
Zharok / Collection
A long black robe with red-and-white edging emphasises Zharok’s tall silhouette. The paws hold metal tongs supporting a clay vessel of roasted tea leaves.
A dark cotton jacket with a side tie and an ochre apron create a quiet home outfit. Zharok supports a cup of amber roasted tea on a bamboo saucer.
Turquoise-and-ochre geometric embroidery and silver buttons accent the black jacket and loose trousers. Zharok holds a small red-clay teapot.
A red sash gathers the black wrap-front outfit with red-and-white embroidery and silver plates. A broad tea bowl completes Zharok’s wedding look.
Red-and-yellow geometry and silver bosses decorate the short black jacket and pale-lined waistcoat. Zharok raises the tongs, with a clay vessel of tea leaves supported at the hip in a woven sleeve.
A long black waistcoat with red-and-white geometric bands and silver ornaments creates the wedding silhouette. Zharok holds a bamboo cylinder containing a tea gift, while the long head-wrap tassel follows the movement.
00 / Original form
A swollen bubbly tea cocoon has one opening above a narrow pale head. Huge eyes and a slender body give Zharok a lively balance.
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