Example: J.W. for Jane Wang — hand-embroidered at the fringe corner
Personalized embroidery cannot be changed after purchase — please check your initials carefully before adding to cart.
Qingcheng Tea-Dyed Scarf — Summer Lotus
Hand-dyed in Qingcheng tea since 1908. Warm amber like a lotus pond at summer's end. No two alike.
A hundred-year tea ceremony, folded around your shoulders.
Size & Weight
| Part | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 160 cm | 63" |
| Width | 60 cm | 23.6" |
| Fringe | 8 cm | 3.1" |
| Weight | 130 g | 4.6 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
Hand wash in cold water with a mild, pH-neutral soap. Do not soak for long; do not wring or twist — press water out gently and dry flat in the shade.
A very light tea tint may release in the first wash. This is normal for naturally dyed cloth, not a defect — the color deepens rather than fades with the years.
Avoid prolonged direct sunlight when storing, and keep away from strong alkaline detergents, which can shift the tea tones.
Steam rather than hot-press to smooth folds; iron on low with a cloth between if needed.
One hand-dyed scarf — please refer to the Size & Weight table for dimensions, as values are for reference only and the actual piece you receive prevails. Personalization is hand-embroidered at the fringe corner with the name initials you enter at checkout. Simple designs only, as every stitch is done by hand on tea-dyed cloth.
The color comes from tea and tea alone - Qingcheng Mountain leaves simmered into a dye bath, with no synthetic color and no chemical fixatives. From cloth to finished scarf there are eight steps, and every one of them is done by hand. Tie, steep, rinse, dry in the shade, and repeat until the tannins settle into the fiber. The same line of work has run in these foothill workshops since 1908.
Each scarf is tied, steeped and dried by hand, so the pattern answers to the looseness of a fold, the length of a steep and the strength of the season's leaves. The color on your scarf exists nowhere else on earth, and it keeps a slow life - natural tea tannins deepen and mellow with the years you wear them.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
A very light tint may release in the first one or two cold washes — this is natural tannin, not fading. After that the color is stable and will only deepen with wear.
Yes. Tea-dyed natural fiber handles water fine — just dry it flat in the shade afterwards rather than in direct sun.
We use eco-friendly, biodegradable material packaging — protective in transit and kinder to the planet.
Enter your name initials (up to 3 letters) in the personalization box — they are honored on your order. The initials are hand-embroidered at the fringe corner, and we email you within one business day to confirm the letters. Simple designs only; personalized pieces add 2-3 days to the 7-day crafting time.
Because every scarf is tied, steeped and dried by hand, the pooling of the tea is unique to each piece. The photos show the palette and character of the line, not an exact repeat.
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.
Eight Steps From Leaf to Scarf
This scarf is a co-creation between the Qingcheng Tea Dyeing Workshop and PawprintClaw, born on the same misted mountain where Qingcheng tea has been grown, drunk and offered to guests for centuries. Every scarf carries that hospitality - the color of the local leaf, steeped onto cloth.
The tea-dyeing line it follows dates to 1908, when the workshops below the mountain first fixed tea tannins to cloth. Eight hand steps later, no two scarves match, because none of those steps is repeatable twice. 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 piece carries its heritage card of provenance.
Fifth-Generation Workshop
The dyeing line has run below Qingcheng Mountain since 1908 — the same family hands, five generations on.
Made Entirely by Hand
From tie to steep to shade-dry, all eight steps are done by hand. No two scarves can ever repeat.
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.
