Design Resource
Traditional Fabric Toy
Handcrafted Items
by
Prof. Bibhudutta Baral, Divyadarshan C S, Manmi Dutta and Sandhya B.
Tools and Raw Materials
Following are the tools and raw materials required for Traditional Fabric Toy:
• Jute Twine: Jute twine is used to tie the cotton in place and form a shape of the toy.
• Wood Sticks: Wood sticks are used to make the base and legs of the Toy.
• Cotton: Cotton waste from textile industries are used in fabric toys.
• Plain Fabric: Plain Fabric is used to wrap up the base of the toy and give the toy a texture.
• Embroidered Cloth: Embroidered piece of cloth is used to decorate the body of the toy.
• Needle: Needle helps in sewing the cloth to the body.
• Thread: Threads are used in needles and also used to sew the eye (beads) of the toy.
• Ribbons: Satin decorative ribbons are used to decorate the toy.
• Beads: Beads helps in embellishing the toy.
• Scissors: Scissors are used in cutting purpose.
• Wool: Wools are used to make decorative item which are sewed to the toy.
• Plier: Plier help in twisting the steel wire to form a shape.
• Steel Wire: Steel wire is mostly used to create a support or base for the head of the toy.
