Handwoven Jute Cave Bed with Cushion - Cats for Conservation

A handwoven jute cave designed for retreat, warmth, and quiet rest for small to medium sized cats. 

Grounded, breathable, and naturally cocooning. We have two sizes - the small size is meant for cats upto 3 kgs. The large size can fit larger sized cats - upto 6 kgs. 

each cave piece takes 26 hours + 12 hours for cushion

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

• Small Size: 8 inches wide opening | LxBxH = 15 x 15 x 12 inches

• Large Size: 10 inches wide opening | LxBxH = 16 x 15 x 15 inches

• Inner cushion: 20 in diameter (included)

• Weight: ~1 kg

• Material: Undyed and lightly dyed jute yarn

• Structure: Collapsible, with wooden ring (This does not include sticks or any other props used for photographic purposes. The large bed also has a wooden ring at the back for extra support.)

• Packaging: Plastic-free and minimal.

How Cats Use This

Cats seek snug enclosed spaces to rest, observe, and reset. The jute cave offers a sense of shelter without heaviness, allowing airflow while still feeling protected.

The natural texture holds shape gently without being too stiff, creating a familiar space cats return to instinctively.

Craft & Materials

Handwoven using natural jute yarn, shaped slowly without rigid frames or synthetic reinforcements. The cave collapses easily and regains form with use, reflecting the flexibility of natural fibre. Please note that since this is a handmade object, slightly imperfections in dimensions will occur. 

Care & Longevity

• Spot clean or hand wash gently

• Air dry thoroughly before reuse

• Natural fibres will soften and age over time