Spring·Form
Designing the Companion
From sketch to shape.
A companion slowly
finds its character.
A gift,
carrying a little piece of luck for you.
Jidanwawa is a handmade fabric toy brand inspired by Chinese traditions,
turning cultural stories into soft, everyday companions.
Behind Jidanwawa
Over twelve years, I created a collection of twelve handmade zodiac companions inspired by Chinese traditions, folk art, and everyday stories.
Each companion begins as an original design and
is brought to life through screen printing and handmaking.
How a Zodiac Companion Comes to Life
Each companion begins as an original design, then slowly enters a year-long journey
toward becoming a gift in your hands.
Summer·Pattern
Creating the Story
Patterns are designed
and tested on fabric.
Each companion gains
its visual language.
Autumn·Making
Bringing It to Life
Fabric is cut, sewn,
and assembled by hand.
Slowly, it becomes
a complete companion.
Winter·Arrival
Ready for the New Year
Carefully packed
for its journey.
Ready for
the new year ahead.
Pre-order
Handmaking
(3~4 months)
Shipping
(1~3 weeks)
Arrives
For a new beginning
For a shared life
For everyday wishes
Journal
Studio Notes
Notes from a
Notes from a
Handmade Book
A carefully made handmade book, reborn in hardcover — filled with twenty small cloth dolls and years of quiet devotion.
Bears
Traveling Bear No.2
Traveling Bear No.2
— Van Gogh
A hand-painted bear carrying Van Gogh's paintings through Arles, following the colors, light, and footsteps of the artist.
Studio Notes
Printing the Lucky Cat
Each layer is printed separately by hand, building the lucky cat little by little through screen printing.
Zodiac
The 2026 Zodiac Piece
The 2026 Zodiac Piece
— Rocking Horse
A rocking horse inspired by a childhood memory from old photo studios — where the zodiac horse first appeared as a prop for portraits.