While most of the year, we all grumble about how annoying our siblings can be, Raksha Bandhan is that one time when we uninhibitedly express our love and appreciation for our brothers and sisters. From being our best friends to our partners-in-crime, the bond between siblings is irreplaceable.
So, this year, celebrate it in style and pamper your loved ones with these indulgent hampers and rakhis that will put a smile on your sibling’s face…
Craft Coffee
Collaborating with the skincare brand Auli, Craft Coffee’s Rakhi-special hampers are filled with treats that will satisfy your caffeine cravings, while making sure you remember to take care of yourself. Be it flavourful and fragrant coffee or Auli’s special self-care products like sunscreen and luxurious soaps, they have it all.
Dunkel Braun
If you and your sibling adore indulging in snacks and treats, don’t miss out on this Kolkata-based bakery’s Rakhi-special cookies hamper. The box is loaded with kaju pista cookies, pistachio milk cookies, butter badam cookies and honey almond cookies. All the items are lip-smacking and will ensure you evening chai and adda on Rakhi will be extra special.
Kimirica x Phool
These special hampers are curated to cater to your sibling’s self-care needs. Each box includes a range of hand-picked, luxurious self-care products that are completely vegan. The hampers come with personalised cards along with Phool’s special plantable rakhis that will grow into a plant! How amazing is that?
Baklava Box
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the unbreakable bond between siblings and the sweetness that it brings to one’s life, so why not indulge in some decadent desserts by Baklava Box? Choose from a wide variety of delicious Turkish desserts to share with your sibling and family, and make the occasion even sweeter. From baklavas to Turkish Delights and even assorted Indian fusion sweets, they have a box for everyone.
Rakhis that last a lifetime
No Raksha Bandhan is complete without tying a rakhi on your brother’s (or even sister’s) wrist. So, this time, why not go for ones that are environment-friendly and will also last forever?
Wear Equal
Made from upcycled fabric waste, these rakhis are definitely one-of-a-kind. They are trendy and have a beautiful braided design that ensure you can wear them all the time. They’re multi-coloured and extremely comfortable to wear, so skip the boring rakhis this year and go for Wear Equal’s eco-friendly ones.
Nomad
Known for their exquisitely handcrafted fabric creations, Nomad’s collection of rakhis is truly a work of art. It’s sustainable, eco-friendly and absolutely gorgeous. They use fabric waste to create delicate cloth flowers in a variety of colours that not only look unique, but also have the power to last forever, just like the bond with your sibling.