【Japanese Squirrel】 When Japanese squirrels eat walnuts, they gnaw at the seam of the hard shell to create a groove. Then, they insert their front teeth into the groove, which is about halfway around the shell, and use leverage to crack it open. Finally, they eat the contents. ↓ The remains of the meal show a wavy gnawing pattern on half of the seam of the split shell. ⚪︎⚪︎⚪︎⚪︎⚪︎⚪︎⚪︎ I've turned these walnut remnants, which evoke the humble and resilient lives of wild creatures in the harsh natural world, into accessories. From the Ina Valley in Nagano Prefecture, surrounded by the Southern and Central Alps, we offer one-of-a-kind products, each unique. ◉ We also have unprocessed walnut shells, just as they were found in the forest, that are not made into accessories. If you would like to purchase the unprocessed shells (delivered as a pair) or if you are purchasing multiple items, we will offer a small discount. Please comment before purchasing.