The tools and materials used for making decorative idols are very basic, which is used in everyday life. The artisan purchases raw materials from the markets of Aligarh. Formica Sheet-are used as a base for placing the idols.
| • Dehusked coconut | - The head portion of the idol is supported using coconut. |
| • Fiber fill | - Are used as stuff inside the velvet cloth. |
| • Foam sheet | - Are used for making the parts of the idol. |
| • Thermocol | - The idols are placed on Thermocol for better support. |
| • Adhesive | - Used for sticking accessories on the idol. |
| • Measuring tape | - Used for measuring length of the cloth. |
| • Sparkles | - Used for drawing the designs and to obtain a shiny look. |
| • Hammer | - Used for fasten the nails as per the required size and shapes. |
| • Lace | - Used for decorating the edges of stand as support. |
| • Velvet cloth | - Used as an outline material for the body parts. |
| • Sewing needle and thread | - Used for stitching the ends of velvet cloth. |
| • Scissors | - Used for cutting the cloths and threads. |
| • Ball pins | - Used for fastening the decorative beads, velvet cloths firmly. |
| • Papers | - Coconut shell are wrapped using papers. |
| • Beads and Stones | - Used to decorate the handmade idols. |
| • Cotton threads | - Used to tie the parts firmly. |
