Example: J.W. for Jane Wang — hand-embroidered on the belly
Personalized embroidery cannot be changed after purchase — please check your initials carefully before adding to cart.
Qingcheng Tea-Dyed Charm — Pink Elephant
Hand-dyed in Qingcheng tea, hand-sewn stitch by stitch. A rose-pink elephant, never twice the same.
A hundred years of tea, stitched into something you can carry.
Size & Weight
| Part | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 9 cm | 3.5" |
| Width | 7 cm | 2.8" |
| Strap Length | 6 cm | 2.4" |
| 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 and metal clasp are not made for it.
Air dry flat in the shade. A very light tea tint may release onto the cloth when first dampened; this is natural tannin, not a defect.
Keep out of prolonged direct sunlight when storing, and the tea tones will keep deepening gracefully with the years.
One hand-sewn elephant charm in rose pink, finished with a metal clasp and ring so it can hang from a bag strap, a zip or a set of keys. 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 belly. Every charm arrives with its own heritage card attached.
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. Every length of fabric is dipped, wrung and shade-dried entirely by hand, so the way the color pools and clouds across the weave is decided on the day rather than by a machine. The same line of work has run in these foothill workshops since 1908, and it is now in the hands of the fifth generation.
Nothing here is printed or repeated. The tea never settles evenly, so the mottled grain of the cloth shifts across the fabric - and where each charm is cut from that cloth decides its whole complexion. Then it is cut, stuffed, sewn and embroidered by hand, so an ear leans a little further forward here, a smile sits a fraction off-center there. The charm 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; tracking details are sent by email. Because every charm is sewn by hand, small differences in shape, embroidery and facial features are expected rather than faults. Personalized items cannot be returned unless defective — if yours arrives damaged, write to us and we will make it right.
Frequently Asked Questions
The dye bath is the same Qingcheng tea — the rose tone comes from the mordant and fabric batch used for this elephant line. Every piece in this colorway is dyed in the same bath, so the pink grain carries the same handmade variation.
No — and that is the point. Each charm is cut, stuffed and embroidered by hand, so the mottled tea grain and little facial expressions are one of a kind.
We use eco-friendly, biodegradable material packaging — protective in transit and kinder to the planet.
The charm is a decorative accessory with small parts and a metal clasp, so it is not a toy and is not recommended for children under 3.
Write to us — the workshop repairs its own pieces. Transit damage is covered entirely; return shipping for defects is on us.
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.
Enter your name initials (up to 3 letters) in the personalization box — they are hand-embroidered on the belly. After you order, we email you within one business day to confirm the letters. Simple designs only — each charm is hand-embroidered, so complex logos, portraits or fine detail are not possible. Personalized pieces add 1-2 days to the 3-day dispatch time.
A Hundred Years, Made Small
This charm is a co-creation between the Qingcheng Tea Dyeing Workshop and PawprintClaw, sewn from cloth dyed on the same misted mountain where Qingcheng tea has been grown, drunk and offered to guests for centuries. It is the smallest thing our workshops make, and the easiest to carry away - a piece of heritage that folds into a pocket or hangs from the strap of a bag.
The tea-dyeing line it follows began below the mountain in 1908 and is now in its fifth generation. Because the cloth is dipped by hand and each charm is cut, stuffed and stitched by hand, no two faces ever match exactly, and the mottled grain of no two squares of cloth ever falls the same way. That is not imperfection. It is the whole point of buying something made by hand.
Read Full Story →Verified Heritage
Every piece is co-created with recognized cultural institutions and made by hand in workshops we visit in person.
Workshops Co-Creation
Developed together with the Qingcheng Tea Dyeing Workshop, each charm carries its heritage card of provenance.
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.
