Handwoven Jute Rat Toy with Treat Pocket - Cats for Conservation

A hand-knitted jute toy designed to awaken a cat’s natural hunting instinct.
Textured, semi-firm, and quietly engaging.

each piece takes 8 hours

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

Note: Price is inclusive of shipping and taxes.

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

• Size: 8 × 4 in

• Weight: ~100 g

• Material:  Jute yarn

• Catnip: Yes

• Special Feature: A sewn pouch on the belly for hiding treats

• Play style: Hunting, stalking, solo play

• 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

Shaped to be pounced on, carried, and investigated, this toy invites the slow rituals of play cats naturally enjoy. A hidden pouch allows treats or fresh catnip to be tucked inside, encouraging sniffing, problem-solving, and gentle hunting behaviour.

The jute texture offers resistance without hardness, making it satisfying to grip and kick.

Craft & Materials

Each toy is handwoven using natural jute yarn, without machines or synthetic blends.
Minor variations in stitch and form are part of its character and a reminder that it was made by hand, not mass-produced.

Care & Longevity

• Hand wash or spot clean with mild soap

• Air dry completely before reuse

• Made with natural materials that will age gently over time

• Not suited for aggressive chewing

Note: Contains catnip. Responses vary by cat.