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 — Prosperous horse
Hand-dyed in Qingcheng tea, hand-sewn stitch by stitch. A palm-sized horse of fortune, 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 | 25 g | 0.9 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. Keep out of prolonged direct sunlight when storing, and the tea tones will keep deepening gracefully with the years.
One hand-sewn horse charm, finished with a metal clasp and ring. 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 — 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. 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. Where each charm is cut from the cloth decides its whole complexion, and the embroidery that gives it a face is worked entirely by hand. The charm you receive exists nowhere else on earth.
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. After you order, we email you within one business day to confirm the exact letters or design. Simple designs only — each charm is hand-embroidered, so complex logos or portraits are not possible. Personalized pieces add 1-2 days to the 3-day dispatch time.
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.
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.
A Hundred Years, Made Small
This charm is a co-creation between the Dujiangyan Qingcheng workshops 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.
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. 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.
Fifth-Generation Workshop
The tea-dyeing line has run below Qingcheng Mountain since 1908 — five generations of the same family hands.
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.
