Hand-knitted Mouse Wand Toy - Cats for Conservation

A hand-knitted mouse paired with a natural bamboo wand.
Designed for shared play and slow, attentive bonding. 

each piece takes 6 hours

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: Yes
• 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

Wand toys invite movement, timing, and trust. The soft mouse encourages chasing and pouncing, while the bamboo wand allows distance and gentle control, making play feel natural rather than overstimulating.

Best enjoyed together, in short, attentive sessions.

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.

Care & Longevity

• Spot clean or hand wash the toy portion

• Air dry before reuse

• Store indoors when not in use

Note: Contains catnip. Responses vary by cat.