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The "Gu Chan" Caterpillar (Mao Mao Chong) Artisan Bracelet | 12-Piece Set | 31.0mm range | MMCSC-1201E

The "Gu Chan" Caterpillar (Mao Mao Chong) Artisan Bracelet | 12-Piece Set | 31.0mm range | MMCSC-1201E

Regular price $188.00 USD
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This listing is for the exact 12-piece bracelet set shown in the high-definition photos. Stock ID MMCSC-1201E is a masterfully curated strand of "Gu Chan" (Ancient Toad) walnuts, specifically selected for their "Mao Mao Chong" (Caterpillar) morphological traits. This is an elite-level wearable Wenwan piece, matched for consistent texture, density, and size across all 12 specimens. Ready for immediate shipping.

  • Stock: 1 of 1 (Single Inventory Set)
  • Variety: Gu Chan (Ancient Toad)
  • Style: Mao Mao Chong (Caterpillar) Mutation
  • Quantity: 12 matched walnuts per strand
  • Size Range: Professional 31.0mm class

[About the "Caterpillar" Gu Chan Variety]

The Gu Chan variety is celebrated for its ancient, rugged aesthetic, but the "Mao Mao Chong" mutation is where it achieves its most unique form.

  • The Segmented Silhouette: Named for its resemblance to a caterpillar, each walnut features deep, horizontal "segmented" folds that wrap around the shell.
  • Tactile Engagement: The Caterpillar mutation is highly prized for hand-wearing and prayer-style manipulation. The ridges provide a rhythmic, "stepped" tactile sensation as you move from one bead to the next.
  • Ancient Toad Texture: Retains the high-relief, bready texture of the classic Gu Chan, which provides an excellent surface for skin contact and a rapid, deep-lustre patina development.

[Characteristics of MMCSC-1201E]

  • Elite Uniformity: In a 12-piece set, consistency is the ultimate metric. This strand has been meticulously screened so that every "bead" mirrors the next in ridge density, color tone, and the "Mao Mao Chong" segmented profile.
  • Substantial 31mm Presence: At 31mm, each walnut is substantial enough to be appreciated individually while remaining perfectly proportioned for a standard wrist-wearable strand.
  • "Porcelain" Density: Every specimen in this set has been chosen for its "bone" quality. When the beads click together, they produce a crisp, high-frequency sound, a hallmark of mature, high-density walnuts.
  • Advanced Ergonomics: The caterpillar-style segments act as natural grips, making this strand exceptionally satisfying for mindful counting or meditative rotation around the wrist.

[Specifications]

  • Variety: Gu Chan "Mao Mao Chong" (Caterpillar)
  • Stock ID: MMCSC-1201E
  • Bead Count: 12 Walnuts
  • Dimensions: ~31.0mm per piece
  • Texture: Segmented horizontal ridges; high-relief toad texture.
  • Best For: Collectors of high-end wearable Wenwan, practitioners of meditative counting, and those seeking a rare, uniform mutation strand.
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Kevers Moore

Amazing company! Everyone should buy their nuts from Zenwalnuts.com

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Anonymous

You are easy to work with and are great communication.

Incredible service, I ordered a pair that sadly could not be shipped on account of a website error. Normally that would be a red flag; in this case however, an agent reached out to me immediately, allowed me to pick out an even higher quality pair and included some very thoughtful gifts. I’m extremely satisfied with my purchase and what started out as a mistake will have me returning here first whenever I want to expand my collection.

Class acts!

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Michael Gleesing

I ordered my Wenwans about 13 days ago. After contacting this company about a shipping issue they were able to solve it immediately as well as to rush the order. Literally just got mine today and they are absolutely gorgeous and very large! My Pair# is DGM-901. These are my very first high grades ones. Bought some crappy amazon ones for like 6 bucks to practice. I cannot wait to start my journey with these. I highly recommend this company for their outstanding customer service and quality control!

Thank you!

This company is Stellar. I’ve enjoyed the products I’ve Boughten for myself and gifts Ives given.

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Lori Coulson

Love that you have miniature walnuts for those of us who have small hands.

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Anonymous

Great work! Keep it up

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Chadwick Johnston

Really like your site. Love being able to choose the exact walnuts that I'm ordering.

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Chadwick Johnston

These guys a great. Walnuts are high quality, and what you see is what you get, no random pairs that you may not like.
I've got 5 pairs off of them so far, and none have any flaws: no yellowing, pin holes, worm marks or cracks.
I'm not an expert, but I can't detect any dyes or processing on the nuts I have received.
They get back to you quickly if you have questions or issues.

Shipping is a couple weeks to canada since its off shore orgin. No big deal.

I do wish they would post the weights of the pairs as well in the listings, but this is minor.

I consider Zenwalnut to be the best north american walnut vendor hands down.

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DAN CHONG

Good

The box it came with is great and well made. The walnuts are out of this world. I don’t know how you find a three ridge mutation (Spartan motif) with such a good pairing. Even the basins complement each other, one elavated and the other depressed so they fit together. I highly recommend this seller if you want a reliable place where you can find rare, high quality walnuts. What you see in the pictures and videos is what you get. These are my second pair from zenwalnuts and I love both of them, thank you

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Justin Lehner

The first pair I bought was a pair of minis, Packaging was amazing! Display case, and brushes were all under $100. I've been using them for just over a week. Excellent quality, I have dropped them once on accident of course over concrete while outside on the patio. I was quite concerned, I gave them a look over and no cracks, chips, or scratches were found. I am now looking into higher valued pairs. I will be buying other pairs for birthday gifts and collections. I posted them on FB and will continue to keep updates of the transformation every so often.