Hand-knitted Bird Wand Toy - Cats for Conservation

A soft, hand-knitted bird designed to be chased, not startled.
Simple in form, intentional in movement.

Each piece takes 6 hours to create

Watch a behind-the-scenes reel of how this toy is made by women in Bandipur forest.

Shipping

Ships within 24 hours from our Bangalore store.
Available for pan-India delivery and in-store purchase.

Impact: Cats for Conservation

This piece is made by indigenous women artisans living in the buffer zones of Bandipur forest, trained and supported by the Mariamma Charitable Trust.

Your purchase directly supports:

• Sustainable livelihoods for women from forest-edge communities

• Ongoing work in wildlife protection and tiger conservation in Bandipur

• Craft practices rooted in skill, dignity, and slow making

Every object in this collection carries both care for cats and care for the landscape they come from.

Details

• Wand length: 16 in
• Toy size: 6 × 3 in
• Weight: ~100 g
• Material: Cotton yarn, bamboo
• Catnip: No
• Play style: Interactive, stalking, chasing
• Packaging: Plastic-free and intentionally minimal. Wrapped in kraft paper, placed in a reusable cloth pouch, and packed in a cardboard sleeve. No unnecessary labels.

How Cats Use This

Without feathers or sound, this toy relies on motion alone. Its quiet presence allows cats to focus on tracking and pouncing, mirroring natural prey behaviour without overstimulation.

Ideal for cats sensitive to noise or catnip.

Craft & Materials

The toy is hand-knitted using cotton yarn and attached to a smooth bamboo wand.
No synthetic fibres, no plastic, and no unnecessary noise.  Each piece is slightly different, reflecting the pace and hand of its maker.

Care & Longevity

• Spot clean or hand wash the toy portion

• Air dry before reuse

• Store indoors when not in use