Traditional in Indian households to welcome guests, ward off evil, and bring good luck, these colourful bird bell totas look beautiful around the home. Handmade from recycled cotton rags, each bird is individually sewn and threaded on to the string, making each one unique.

§  Material: Made from recycled cotton rags left over from the Indian garment industry.

§  Full string is approx. 100cm long with 30 birds.

§ Each bird is approx. 2x3cm.

§  Fair trade and Eco-friendly.

§  Handmade.

§  Brand new.

§  A fun and quirky gift for yourself or a friend!

 

 

FAQ

 

Where are your bell totas made?

These 30-bird bell totas are made by the Barefoot College, an NGO in rural Rajasthan.

Established in 1972, the Barefoot College is a non-government organisation that has been providing basic services and solutions to problems in rural communities, with the objective of making them self-sufficient and sustainable. These 'Barefoot solutions' can be broadly categorised into solar energy, water, education, health care, rural handicrafts, people's action, communication, women's empowerment and wasteland development.

How are they made?

You are buying one 'string' of birds. Each bird has been handmade by our artisans in India using clean recycled cotton rags left over from the massive garment industry.

Each bird has been threaded onto a string with small, coloured beads separating each one. There is also a small bell at the bottom.

What can I do with the bell tota?

They make an ideal door hanging and are traditional in Indian households when welcoming guests.

PLEASE NOTE: These bell totas are not toys – they contain small pieces unsuitable for children.

Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, however do not leave them outside in the rain or in adverse weather. We recommend only using our totas outside on a sunny day. 

When can I expect my delivery?

We aim to process and dispatch your delivery on the same day. Please allow up to 3 working days to receive this.

More about us: 

We are a Fair Trade company and regularly visit our suppliers to ensure the highest standards are met.

We pay our suppliers 50% upfront and send money to them whenever they need it and we never send anything back, even if it’s damaged. To incentivise the staff, we have a bonus system in place, and they can earn up to 5% of our total order value, which can equate to an extra month’s wages per year.