No matter the age of siblings, Raksha Bandhan is always a special day. Buying a rakhi for your bro or sis is not only a ritual for the festival but also a chance to give them a special memento to celebrate their presence in your lives. Whether you have a budding naturalist, a pain-in-the-neck sibling you still love to death, or an eco-conscious advocator, My Kolkata has recommendations for the perfect rakhi for the festivities.
Do you have a kiddie sibling who loves wildlife? Take a look at this cute tiger rakhi from the brand Nomad.
Pocket pinch: Rs. 880
Buy here.
Some leg pulling is a rite of passage between siblings. Oye Happy has just the kind of quirky rakhis your sibling will frown about before smiling or laughing out loud.
Pocket pinch: Rs. 179
Buy here.
Photos are a way to preserve happy memories, and Ferns n Petals has the option of customising a rakhi with a photo of you and your sibling, so you can relive a memory all over again.
Pocket pinch: 399
Buy here.
Go beyond the ritual rakhi tying and plan a fun activity with your sibling. Like attending a workshop to make rakhis out of fabric scraps. Onaya on Wood Street is hosting an event, where they have employed currently out-of-work artisans and will be teaching people to make beautiful rakhis from fabric that is discarded after tailoring.
Address: 8A, Wood St, near Saturday Club
On till: August 30
More details here.
Ward off the evil eye from your dearest bro or sis with the evil eye rakhis from IGP. Not only do these rakhis look trendy, but can also be easily worn as a bracelet.
Pocket pinch: Rs. 325
Buy here. You can get a same-day delivery for a small cost.
What if you can gift a rakhi that blossoms into something much beyond the celebrations of the day? We are talking about plantable rakhis from Amala Earth. Not only are the rakhis eco friendly but also give you an activity to do together — gardening. Made of clay, these rakhis contain seeds of tomato. Right after celebrating Raksha Bandhan, have fun planting the seeds in a little DIY project.
Pocket pinch: Rs. 150
Buy here.
