Learn How to Make Rakhi
Want to make Raksha Bandhan 2019 an
occasion to remember? Go the extra mile and make your own handcrafted Rakhi
thread instead of buying a readymade one from the market. Just like there is
something extra special about tasty homemade food as opposed to restaurant food,
there is a personal touch to a handmade Rakhi that a readymade Rakhi simply
can’t possess. Everyone typically buys a Rakhi thread from the marketplace so
when your brother (and other members of your family) will see your very own
handcrafted Rakhi thread, you are sure to attract compliments and admiring
glances from one and all since you didn’t take the easy way out by buying a
readymade Rakhi thread but chose to put in effort to make the affair a special
one. A noble intent indeed!
To help you translate your noble intent into a beautiful Rakhi, here are a few
great ideas with instructions about how you could make your very own homemade
Rakhi:
Sweet and Simple Rakhi
Things you will need: 30- inch length multi-colored silk threads, some cotton
strands, a pair of scissors, some glue, a hard toothbrush, attractive beads and
sequins
How to Make Sweet and Simple Rakhi:
• Take the bunch of 30 inch multicolored silk threads and fold them into half
• Next, using the cotton strands, tie a knot at one-fourth of the length of the
folded silk threads
• Cut the loops of the folded thread and use a hard brush to give the ends a
fluffed appearance
• Now, divide the longer part of the thread into two halves and plait them as
you like
• Again, use the cotton thread to tie the ends and fluff the open part up
• These two strands will be used for tying
• Now decorate your Rakhi as you like with the help of sequins and beads by
sticking them with the help of some glue. You could create the auspicious
“Swastika” symbol on the Rakhi using the beads and sequins or any abstract
motif. You could also use the remaining silk strands to create a design along
with the sequins and the beads.
Pearl Rakhi
Things you will need: a reel of silk thread, a cotton thread reel, glue,
scissors, a hard toothbrush and some artificial pearls
How to make a Pearl Rakhi:
• From the Silk thread reel, cut 25 pieces of 25-inch silk threads
• Fold all the 25 pieces at midpoint and make sure that both their ends meet as
exactly as possible
• Just 4 to 5 inches from the midpoint, tie the bundle with some of the cotton
thread reel
• Now, we will work on the longer portion of the tied-up bundle to make the
tying strand of the final Rakhi
• Divide the longer portion of the bundle into two equal parts
• Plait both the divided portions separately and tie a cotton thread at a point
that is 2 inches from the end of the length of the portion. The strings you will
use to tie the Rakhi thread are now ready.
• Now with the help of the scissors, cut the shorter portion of the Rakhi thread
bundle right at the center. The shorter portion of the bundle will help us in
making the center portion of the final Rakhi.
• Taking the toothbrush, brush the threads in a circular manner so that the
thread becomes fluffy and the repeated brushing creates a fluffy look in the
threads.
• Over this fluffy thread portion, use some glue to stick the artificial pearls
in a decorative manner and your own homemade Pearl Rakhi is ready!
Locket Rakhi
The simplest possible way of making a fabulous Rakhi! In this style, not only
can you make a stylish looking Rakhi but can also use some of your existing
lockets. Use as attractive a locket as possible for best results.
You will need: 6 Gold colored or silver colored threads, colorful beads
(approximately 30 of them) and a locket
How to make a Locket Rakhi:
• Take the gold or silver colored threads and tie them together as you like. You
could plait them if you like or simply rotate them in a single direction several
times if you like to get an attractive look in your Rakhi thread.
• After thinning the threads down together, put the beads in the threads.
• Next, put the locket in the middle of the beads and make a small knot at both
ends of the Rakhi to ensure nothing falls out. Your Locket Rakhi is ready in
three simple steps!
Hand-made or Readymade, your Rakhi thread and Rakhi gifts are but expressions of
your love for your beloved and dear brother. However one sister may choose to
express her feelings might be different from how another would express them but
what truly matters are those very special emotions that often last a lifetime.
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Rakhi is round the corner, and obviously you will be busy scouring several
stores to find the most superb rakhi for your superstar bro. But hold on for a
sec. Just ask your self; will your ready-made rakhi trigger the same magic as a
hand-made rakhi? If the answer is no, then this rakshabandhan is the right time
to painstakingly craft a personalized rakhi. It is common knowledge that even
the simplest thing done by hand outdoes the most expensive expression picked up
from a store. This is why there is really no comparison to a rakhi made
specially by you.
Well, however, good looking or expensive a ready-made rakhi will be; the fact is
that a hand-made rakhi is priceless and helps keep emotions evergreen. Take some
time out and send rakhi to India which is hand-made this time.
Although they may look extremely ornate and very delicate, it does not take
rocket science to fashion a beautiful looking rakhi. They are quite easy to
make, and with a little imagination, a simple thread can quickly transform into
a work of art.
Here we present an easy method of Rakhi making which will help leave a lasting
impression on your brother’s mind.
Materials Required
1 Silk Thread Reel (color of your choice, preferably red or green)
1 Cotton Thread Reel (matching to the silk reel color)
1 Toothbrush (an old one)
Scissors
Glue
9-12 small Artificial Pearls
Method:
1. Get a silk thread reel. Cut it into 20-25 pieces. Ensure that each thread is
around 25 inches long
2. Bring together their ends such that the ends meet each other. Then fold the
threads at the mid point
3. Get a cotton reel and tie the bunch with a cotton thread nearly 4-5 inches
lower than the mid point
4. Split the longer portion of the thread bunch into two identical parts
5. Plait the split portions separately. Tie a small piece of cotton thread at
both the ends leaving some space in the end. The longer portion forms the string
part of Rakhi.
6. The smaller part still has loops given the fold. Cut the loops right at its
center with a scissor. This will form the central part of the Rakhi.
7. With a toothbrush comb the central part in all the directions which helps
create a circle of the tiny threads
8. Brush both the ends of the strings. Brushing makes the thread softer
9. Finally stick the small pearls on the central part of the Rakhi with the help
of glue
Kalava
Rakhi
Okay, this time if you desire that your brother keeps the rakhi tied for a
longer time, then make a Kalava Rakhi. Basically, made of rakhi thread, the
materials required include
Materials required:
A Moli or Kalava
Cotton Thread
Glue
Scissors
Religious Symbol/ Rudraksh
Tulsi/ Sandalwood Beads or Tiny Shells
Method:
Get a 50" long thread. Fold it in the middle. Then plat it in the required
manner. Now tie a cotton thread and do leave some space at the ends. Remove all
the loops from the ends. Fix a religious symbol or rudraksh in the middle. If
you wish you can even beautify the rest of the rakhi with beads. Stick them or
even stitch the beads on the braided thread.
Designer
Rakhi
This is not just interesting, but also extremely attractive as well. What is
great about this rakhi is that your brother is sure to want to keep this on for
several days after the festival is even over. This is not very difficult to
make, but once done, it is sure to be a complete stunner.
You will need:
Think cotton or silk thread in a color of your choice.
Matching beads, pearls and diamond sequins
Scissors
A centre piece – this could be an embellished first letter of your brother’s
name, or even a decorative decoration
Method:
Start by taking a few strands of the thread, ensuring they are all of equal
lengths. Start by tying a tight knot about two inches from the end. Braid or
twist the strands such that they start to entwine. Once this is done, decide on
the way in which you would like to have the beads and sequins fashioned. Divide
them into half so that they may be placed on either side of the centre piece.
Thread the decorations onto the thread and then the main decoration. Now thread
the remaining sequins and beads before you secure the threads in the same manner
that you did at the beginning, and voila! You have a masterpiece ready. This is
the perfect rakhi for those who are looking to Send Rakhis to India.
When you make a rakhi by yourself, there are a few rules of thumb that you
should follow. The first, most important is the size. You should have some
approximation of the size in mind when you make the rakhi. This will ensure that
it wears well. Look for the preferences of your brother when selecting a design.
Think of colours and styles which suit his personality best, and you are less
likely to go wrong. And finally, put in some special touches and love, and your
rakhi is sure to be a treasure.
Imagine yourself on a Sunday
morning; relaxed, comfortable in your favourite chair, and away from the
incessant honking of the traffic. It’s already mid-day and you suddenly realise
that tomorrow is Rakhi. You get up with a jerk go out in whatever you are
wearing to buy a Rakhi for your brother. However, being a Sunday, the shops
nearby are mostly closed. You come back with a broken spirit and are sitting in
your living room with no clue what to.
STOP! This is a highly unlikely situation for with Rakhi preparations starting
ahead of its time and the markets flooded with Rakhi presents one makes sure to
grab the best, before the rest. Whether it is buying Rakhi online or buying
Rakhi from a nearby store, one makes sure to get their hands on trendy Rakhis
this season. Well, how about we told you that you could do something utterly
creative, special and handmade? Yes, we are indeed talking about making Rakhi on
your own!
Making a Rakhi is one of the most easiest and creative activities one can do. It
is surely not rocket science and certainly does not take long hours. It is a
simple process and can be made with whatever material you feel like using. You
can simply top a Rakhi with beads or a Rakhi with diamonds and sequence.
Ideally, if you short on time, you can also use the Mauli thread, take a either
small pearls or artificial rudraksha (you can also use real rudraksha) and top
it up with some beads or diamonds respectively. Making Rakhi is one thing that
cannot go wrong. Earlier when people used to celebrate Rakhi, they used to make
it with the help of tree leaves, flower petals, flowers or branches.
In the yesteryears of history from where Rakhi actually originated, people sort
to different type of Rakhis. While some preferred simplicity in those times the
royals preferred simplicity wrapped in luxury. We all remember the legendary
film Jodha Akbar. In a particular scene, Jodha bai ties a Rakhi to her cousin in
hiding where king Akbar spots the both of them. Many might have forgotten the
Rakhi, but those who remember, would get the sense of how Rakhis used to be in
those times.
People in those times believed in religious ceremonies and were inclined towards
its sacred items; like the Mauli thread. Initially, it was tying a simple Rakhi
made of the Mauli thread along with rice and kumkum. However, as times changed
and India started to see visitor from the west and east, Rakhi started to change
in size, shape and style.
There came a time in the history of India when Mughals entered the scenario.
There were great wars and rebellions. However, we often tend to forget the
brotherhood it brought along with diversity in the Indian culture. There have
been instances where Hindus & Mughals have shared Rakhi bonds with each other.
In one instance as Rani Karnavati & Mughal emperor Humayun were brother and
sister. The Rajputs have been particular about rituals and traditions since time
immemorial. Even today, the Rakhis of certain Rajput houses are made of silk
threads along with precious or semi-precious stones. They apply kesar along with
rice and kumkum and take this festival to be extremely serious.
The prominent ritual of tying a Rakhi on a sister-in-laws hand which is called
Lumba was picked up from Rajasthan. Earlier, people used to make Lumbas from a
bunch of threads along with beads and pearls. Even today, you can see a variety
of Lumbas that are crafted from the Mauli thread along with beads and pearls.
This combination of a Lumba never goes out of fashion.
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