A rakhi is a simple thread attached with emotional feelings of love, affection and care. It is the sentiments that matter on this day and what can be a better expression of the sisterly love than a self made rakhi. You can also make rakhi of your own and give it a personal touch. Following are few simple methods to make handmade rakhi.
Kalawa Rakhi
These days in vogue are rakhis made of kalava or moli (the read thread used for tying on wrist during a religious event). These are more suitable for those who have to keep the rakhi tied for a longer time, as in some faiths when it is removed after three days or it is removed on the Dussehra which falls in October.
Materials required
A Moli or Kalava
Cotton Thread
Scissors
Glue
Religious Symbol/ Rudraksh
Tulsi/ Sandalwood Beads or Tiny Shells
Take a 50″ long thread and fold it in the middle. Plat the thread in the desired manner. Tie the cotton thread leaving some space at the ends. Remove all the loops from the ends. Stick the religious symbol or rudraksh in the middle and if you want to decorate the rest of the length of the rakhi with beads or tiny shells. You can stick them or even stitch them on the braided thread.
Gold & Silver Coin Rakhi
Take two or three colours of silk thread preferably Gold, Silver & Red.
Get Gold or silver coins from gold shop & get gold & silver color net cloth which can be kept under the coin which gives a grand look.
Take the net cloth give it a good shape & make a hole in between the cloth which can attach the cloth & the threads.
Take a combination of red & gold silk thread.
Make a knot as per your convenience but not in the middle coz that should be the joining for the coin, net cloth & thread. Leave the thread open on the two ends.
Your Gold Coin Rakhi is ready.
Double Rakhi Making Idea
Materials Required
Colored thread
Rudraksha or Tulsi beads
Two laces / A string of beads
Hook to tie
Method for making Rakhi:
Take a thread make a circle of rudraksha or tulsi beads. To the circle of beads attach two laces / a string of beads and hook to tie. The rakhi made like this will be durable and is spiritually good for brothers.
