Raksha Bandhan is a festival that celebrates the joyful sibling bond and love by tying Rakhis. This year, surprise your brothers by creating personalized rakhi designs. Handmade rakhis add a unique charm to the celebration and allow people to express their excitement through reusability. Here are seven fun and creative DIY rakhi ideas that will make your brother feel extra special:

1.Beaded Bracelet Rakhi 

Materials Needed: 

Coloured beads 

Satin ribbons (different colors) 

Scissors 

Glue

Cardboard 

Instructions: 

Prepare the ribbons: Cut the satin ribbons to the size of your brother’s wrist, leaving a little extra hanging for the knotting. 

Braid the Ribbons: To make a multi-colored band, tie one end of the ribbons and braid them all until the end. 

Design the center: Cut out a small circle or square from cardboard. Decorate it with sequins and beads by gluing them. 

Assemble: Paste this beautifully decorated cardboard piece in the middle of the braided ribbon. Your special, filled-with-love rakhi is ready! 

2.Floral Felt Rakhi 

Materials Required: Felt paper in a variety of colors 

Scissors

Glue

Thin ribbon Sequins or floral applique 

Instructions: 

Cut Shapes: Cut circles from the felt paper in increasing sizes. 

Layer the Circles: Place the circles one on top of the other to create a layered floral design.

Attach to the ribbon: Attach the felt design to a ribbon and allow it to dry. 

Add Decorations: Add some sequins or flower appliqué to enhance the design. 

3. Braided Thread Rakhi

Requirements: 

Thick, colored threads or wool. 

Three colors

A small decorative ring or a button is also included. 

Making: 

Prepare the threads: Cut the threads to half of the required length for the rakhi and tie them in a knot. 

Braid the Threads: Braid the threads together, as one does for a plate, and attach the ends to the decorative ring. 

Finish the Rakhi. Keep braiding till you get the desired length, with the ring forming the center.

4. Diamond-Shaped Rakhi 

Things Needed:

Coloured beads and rhinestones 

Glue

Scissors 

Cardboard 

Gold thread 

Instructions: 

Cut Cardboard: Soak the cardboard in any diamond or fancy shape. 

Decorate: Add beads and rhinestones to the cardboard. 

Create punctures: Make small holes in the cardboard on both sides. 

Tie the string: Create small punctures on both sides of the cardboard, then thread the golden thread through them to create a wrist-tying band. 

5. Coir String Earthly Rakhi 

Things you will need: 

Coir string 

Red velvet paper with an acrylic liner 

Various coloured strings 

Glue 

How to make it-

Collate the coir: Apply glue to a plastic sheet and begin arranging the coir strings in a round shape, one by one, at regular intervals. 

Form and mold: Spread the coir evenly, then place it on a red velvet paper doll.

Trace the coir using acrylic liner. 

String the Coir: Paste the coloured strings on the velvet paper and then leave it for proper drying. 

6. Paper Quilled Rakhi 

Materials Needed: 

Paper strips for quilling 

Quilling needle 

Ribbon

Glue 

Procedure-

Roll paper strips: Using the quilling needle, roll each paper strip into a circular bundle. Stick them in a closed position using glue. 

Make a Flower: Arrange the bundles into a flower shape and glue.

Glue to Ribbon: Glue the flower to a ribbon or cardboard base, then let it dry. 

These DIY rakhi ideas are great for a sister striving to do something out of the world for their brothers in Raksha Bandhan. One can involve kids in making these personalized rakhis and make them realize the importance of gifting someone such handmade products that require creative effort. 

Celebrate Raksha Bandhan with unique rakhis that will make your sibling bond even more meaningful. 

Happy Raksha Bandhan!