Prosperity Bird Bell Tota

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. Our totas are sold as individual strings of birds. Each tota is expertly crafted from cotton rags recycled from the Indian garment industry. Sequins are hand stitched to their sides before they are threaded on to a string, with small, coloured beads separating each one. The tota is then finished with a small bell, announcing the arrival of your loved ones with a welcoming ring. Due to the handmade nature of these products the colours and designs may vary, but loveliness comes as standard. Please note: Our bird totas are not intended for use as a toy, and contain small pieces so are unsuitable for children. Each one has been lovingly handmade by the Barefoot College in Rajasthan, India. 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. Available in 3 sizes. Small - 10 Birds and approximately 50cm long Medium - 20 Birds and approximately 75cm long Large - 30 Birds and approximately 100cm long