A sibling may be the keeper of one's identity, the only person with the keys to one's unfettered, more fundamental self. ~Marian Sandmaier
Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan is the festival of glory and boundless joy that celebrates the undying bond of love a brother shares with his sister and vice versa. The sacred amulet, Rakhi, is contemplated to possess an ethereal power of protecting brothers from every threat in life. In today's age, handmade Rakhi threads are evanescent and are being replaced by colorful strands of elaborately designed sent Rakhi to India. However, the essence of tying a handmade Rakhi is still a feeling of eternal happiness, for both the brothers and the sisters. Retrospecting the past tradition of tying a handmade Rakhi, this article discusses how to make Rakhi threads at home as well as some of the Rakhi trends.
As the physical symbol of sisterly affection, Rakhi thread carries out those inestimable sentiments and emotions which make our world the best place to live. Add a more personal touch to this sacred thread by making a handmade Rakhi for your dearest brother. Homemade Rakhi handicrafts are always special to the brothers as they bring out the personal touch. Take a little time out of your busy schedule and try these little steps to create a wonder for your loving brother. A self-made Rakhi is a thousand times better than even an exquisite gold or diamond Rakhi. So, let's take a look at the materials that you will require to make a beautiful handmade Rakhi for Raksha Bandhan.
»1 Silk Thread Reel of your choice (preferably red or green or multi-colored)
» 1 Cotton Thread Reel which should match the silk reel color
» 1 Toothbrush
» Small Artificial Pearls
» Beads, sequins
» A pair of scissors
» Glue
Take a bunch of silk threads from the reel and cut each one around 25-30 inches long. Hold all the silk threads in a fashion that both ends meet each other. Fold the entire length of the bunch in half. Now, use the cotton thread to tie a knot at the one-fourth length of the folded thread. Equally, divide the longer portion of the silk thread into two halves. Plait both the separated portions individually and tie the ends with small cotton threads to make a good margin. Now, the longer portion will make the string of the Rakhi which will be used for tying the thread. The folded portion of the Rakhi is not touched yet. Now, cut the loops at the center of this folded part using scissors. Now, you are going to make the center of the Rakhi. Comb this center using a toothbrush in a way that will create a fluff of silk threads. Brush the strings also to get a more soft feeling. And finally, you have your first beautiful creation for your brother. No, no. You are not done yet. Till now you have only made a simple Rakhi thread. Now, you need to furnish it with beads, sequins, and pearls. Use your creativity and make some unique designs by sticking the beads using glue. Give it some time to glue. Now, you can also go ahead and teach your friends or neighbors how to make Rakhi at home.
Not only Rakhis, but you can also innovate other interesting Rakhi handicrafts sitting right at home, using a bit of creativity. According to the Rakhi trends, personalized handicraft items are going to be in vogue and shall surely charm everyone with uniqueness and specialty. But, if you are not among those lucky ones who have ample time to make an astonishing Rakhi at home, then also we have some brilliant ideas for you. If you are in The USA and have a brother settled in India, then you may go for the simplest way of sending Rakhis to India from the USA online.
