Thetazen Cascara Waterfall Bendo Chime 156 Seed

The Thetazen Cascara Waterfall Bendo Chime 156 Seed is a grand wall-hanging percussion piece that commands attention in any space. One hundred and fifty-six Bendo seeds are individually strung on fine wire strands suspended from a solid dark wood header bar, arranged in full, cascading rows — evoking the sweeping, immersive flow of a waterfall at twice the scale. Measuring 20" wide x 17" in length and 2" thick, and weighing approximately 715 grams, this expanded version delivers a fuller, more enveloping presence than its 78-seed counterpart — both visually and sonically. Every touch or passing air current sets the entire cascade in motion, producing a warm, hollow, richly layered chime that fills the room with deep natural resonance. A mounting hole in the header allows for easy wall or ceiling installation or for hanging from a stand, and the Thetazen emblem is subtly featured on the bar. As a handmade item, slight variations in seed shape, tone, and arrangement are natural and give each piece its own character.

The Bendo seed is harvested from Artocarpus elasticus — a large tropical tree native to the Indonesian archipelago and widely cultivated across Java, Borneo, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand. Related to the jackfruit and breadfruit family, the Bendo tree has long been woven into the daily life and material culture of the communities that surround it. The hollow dried seed shells produce a sound prized for its warm, airy resonance, and have been used in handcrafted percussion instruments across the region for generations. The Waterfall Bendo 156 continues this tradition in its most expansive form yet — one designed not just to be played, but to inhabit a space, sounding gently with the natural movement of the environment around it.

Whether displayed in a sound therapy studio, meditation space, or entryway, the Cascara Waterfall Bendo Chime 156 Seed brings a living, organic quality to any room — a piece that is as beautiful to look at as it is to listen to.

Please note: Stands are not included with this product but are available for purchase.