Raksha Bandhan is all about celebrating the unspoken bond between a brother and a sister by means of a ‘rakhi’. There are several stories about the birth of the ‘rakhi’, a sacred thread tied around the brother’s wrist by the sister – from Lord Krishna and Draupadi, Karnavati and Humayun, Yama and Yamuna to Santoshi Maa – with the same intention of sharing a brother-sister relationship. Even after centuries, the ‘rakhi’ still retains its importance, which is why here are some great eco-friendly ‘rakhi’ options to celebrate Raksha Bandhan the natural way.
Keep The Bond Natural With ‘Fresh Flower Rakhis’
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Instead of buying synthetic rakhis with strings and plastic embellishments, show some love to your brother the eco-friendly way, by tying him rakhis made from fresh flowers. The best things about these rakhis is that you can easily make these at home with some cotton, beads and wool – which will cost a lot less money and damage to the environment.
Give A New Beginning To Your Relationship With ‘Plantable Rakhi Kits’
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The concept behind a ‘plantable rakhi kit’ is very interesting, and it is hugely popular among rakhi-buyers this year. These rakhis come with seeds inside them that you can bury and see them grow into a plant, just how you carefully tend to the relationship with your brother. They are one hundred percent biodegradable with paper threads and flower seeds, along with a box of rice and vermillion powder. Order your own plantable rakhi kit right now!
Support The One-Of-A-Kind Rakhi With The ‘Bamboo Rakhis’
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Conceived by the tribal communities of Maharashtra, these ‘bamboo rakhis’ are made from Meghlat bamboo shavings carved into beautiful shapes. They are named ‘Shrushthi Bandha’ to symbolize the connection of human relationships with nature. They are priced between Rs. 25 to 40 as they are made using handmade tools and from locally-sourced materials. These rakhis are a great source of income to these communities, and we should definitely do our bit to help them.
Create Beautiful Designs With Nothing But ‘Paper Quilled Rakhis’
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All of us love to use paper quills in our art projects, so why not use them in our rakhis as well? Paper quilling artist Semantee Raha says, “They are unique and completely bio-degradable, and another great thing is, they can be customized as per your choice of design. They get a spray of aerosol to make them last longer”
All of us can buy store-bought rakhis which does save us some energy and time, but we can’t deny the fact that homemade gifts are simply the best of all. This year, let us make a choice to go green and celebrate the Raksha Bandhan in an environmentally healthier way.
