No two walnuts are alike; neither are you. A unique pair, cultivated for a lifetime. These are not edible walnuts. These are mountain walnuts, grown in the great outdoors. They are much harder than edible walnuts. For play walnuts, it is considered important to have depth and three-dimensionality in the striped patterns. Also, it is important that the patterns on the left and right sides are very similar, and that the size and weight are almost the same. Therefore, it takes a vast amount of time and effort to find a matching pair. No paint or varnish is used. These are 100% natural walnuts. By carefully polishing them with a brush, a natural luster is brought out. Guanmao walnuts (Qilin pattern) are one of the popular varieties, named for their resemblance to the Qilin pattern. With Wenwan walnuts, the more you play with them, the more they shine and the deeper their flavor becomes. By holding them in your hands for months, the color gradually deepens and changes. Eventually, a beautiful ruby-like luster will appear, and you can enjoy the changes over time. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for perfection, as these are natural materials.