Example: J.W. for Jane Wang — hand-embroidered on the ear or paw pad
Personalized embroidery cannot be changed after purchase — please check your initials carefully before adding to cart.
Qingcheng Tea-Dyed charm — Persimmon
A plump tea-dyed persimmon — "shi shi" as in "everything rises". Hand-sewn, never twice the same.
A hundred years of tea, stitched into something you can hold.
Size & Weight
| Part | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height (sitting) | 22 cm | 8.7" |
| Width | 18 cm | 7.1" |
| Weight | 20 g | 0.7 oz |
Please refer to the Size & Weight table above for details — values are for reference only, and the actual piece you receive prevails.
Care Instructions
Spot clean only with a damp cloth and mild soap; do not machine wash or submerge — the hand embroidery is not made for it.
Air dry flat in the shade. Keep out of prolonged direct sunlight when storing, and the tea tones will keep deepening gracefully with the years.
A plump hand-sewn persimmon — round, soft and made to be held. In Chinese, a persimmon is called "shi" (柿), the same sound as "matters" (事) — so a pair of persimmons means "may everything go your way" (事事如意，事事高升). Please refer to the Size & Weight table for dimensions, as values are for reference only and the actual piece you receive prevails. Personalization is limited to the name initials you enter at checkout, hand-embroidered on the leaf — simple designs only, as every stitch is done by hand.
The cloth is dyed with tea and tea alone — local Qingcheng leaves simmered into a dye bath, with no synthetic color and no chemical fixative. Because every patch of cloth is dyed by hand, each persimmon's warm amber grain falls differently. The same line of work has run below Qingcheng Mountain since 1908.
The face, the calyx and the little leaf are shaped and embroidered entirely by hand, so every persimmon leans its own way — one rounder, one more tilted, one quietly smiling. The piece you receive exists nowhere else on earth, and its tea tannins will keep deepening and mellowing with the years.
Each piece is handmade to order — please allow up to 7 days of crafting before dispatch. International delivery typically takes 7-14 days after shipping. Non-personalized items in original, resalable condition can be returned within 7 days of delivery — return shipping is on you. Personalized items cannot be returned unless defective; defective or transit-damaged items are covered entirely by us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pick Name Initials, the Big Dipper motif, or a small custom motif in the personalization selector — it is embroidered on the ear or paw pad. After you order, we email you within one business day to confirm the exact letters or design. Simple designs only. Personalized pieces add 1-2 days to the 3-day dispatch time.
It is made as a collectible desk and shelf companion. The stitching is robust, but as with all hand-sewn pieces we recommend it for ages 3 and up.
Non-personalized items in original, resalable condition can be returned within 7 days of delivery — return shipping is on you. As a hand-embroidered custom piece, personalized items cannot be returned unless defective; defective or transit-damaged items are covered entirely by us.
May Everything Go Your Way
In China, giving a persimmon is giving a wish. The fruit is called shi (柿), the same sound as shi (事), matters of life — so a bowl of persimmons on the table says may everything go your way (事事如意), and may things keep rising (事事高升). Our workshops grew this from that custom: a persimmon you can hold, dyed in the tea of the mountain the wish comes from.
Like every piece in the line, it is cut, stuffed and embroidered entirely by hand from cloth dyed in the 1908 tradition below Qingcheng Mountain, now in its fifth generation. We make it in small batches — when this batch is gone, the next will be a slightly different shade of amber.
Read Full Story →Verified Heritage
Every piece is co-created with recognized cultural institutions and made by hand in workshops we visit in person.
Fifth-Generation Workshop
The tea-dyeing line has run below Qingcheng Mountain since 1908 — five generations of the same family hands.
Sewn Stitch by Stitch
Cut, stuffed and embroidered entirely by hand. No two faces are ever the same.
How to Purchase
1. Payment
No online payment for now — place your order and we will contact you via email or WhatsApp within 24 hours to complete the transaction personally. Prices are shown in US dollars.
2. Refund Policy
Non-personalized items in original, resalable condition can be returned within 7 days of delivery — return shipping is on you. As hand-embroidered custom pieces, personalized items cannot be returned unless defective; defective or transit-damaged items are covered entirely by us. Handmade variations in color, shape and stitching are part of the craft, not defects.
3. Shipping
Each piece is handmade to order — please allow up to 7 days of crafting before dispatch. International delivery typically takes 7-14 days after shipping; tracking details are sent by email.
4. After-Sales
Contact us for any quality issues or repair needs.
Our Values
Every item in our shop is sourced directly from artisans who have dedicated their lives to traditional crafts. We believe in fair trade, sustainable materials, and preserving cultural heritage.
When you purchase from Pawprint Claw, you're not just buying a product — you're supporting a community of makers and keeping ancient techniques alive.
