Catnip Crochet Ball with Tail - Cats for Conservation

A compact, hand-crocheted ball designed for batting, chasing, and carrying.
Simple in form, endlessly engaging.

each piece takes 4 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

• Size: 4 × 4 in

• Weight: ~100 g

• Material: Cotton yarn

• Catnip: Yes

• Play style: Batting, chasing, 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

The dangling ball is sturdy enough to grip and encourages short bursts of play and quiet exploration. The trailing tail adds movement, inviting repeated engagement.

Craft & Materials

Crocheted by hand using cotton yarn.  Each ball holds the rhythm of its maker’s hands.

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.