subject: How To Make A Rakhi [print this page] A sibling may be the keeper of one's identity, the only person with the keys to one's unfettered, more fundamental self. ~Marian Sandmaier
Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan is the festival of glory and boundless joy that celebrates the undying bond of love a brother shares with his sister and vice versa. The sacred amulet, Rakhi, is contemplated to possess an ethereal power of protecting brothers from every threats in life. The festival of Rakhi has many mythological significances. Years have passed by and there have been numerous changes in the customs and rituals of this festival, yet its essence has remained the same. In yester years, sisters used to knit and thread the sacred strand of Rakhi. In today's jet age, handmade Rakhi threads are evanescent and are being replaced by colorful strands elaborately designed. However, the essence of tying a handmade Rakhi is still a feeling of eternal happiness, for both the brothers and the sisters. Retrospecting the past tradition of tying a handmade Rakhi, this article discusses how to make Rakhi threads at home as well as some of the Rakhi trends 2011.
As the physical symbol of sisterly affection, Rakhi thread carries out those inestimable sentiments and emotions which makes our world the best place to live. Add a more personal touch to this sacred thread by making a handmade Rakhi for your dearest brother. Homemade Rakhi handicrafts are always special to the brothers as they bring out the personal touch. Take a little time out of your busy schedule and try these little steps to create a wonder for your loving brother. A self-made Rakhi is thousand time better than even an exquisite gold or diamond Rakhi. So, let's take a look at the materials that you will require to make a beautiful handmade Rakhi.
1 Silk Thread Reel of your choice (preferably red or green or multi-colored)
1 Cotton Thread Reel which should match the silk reel color
1 Toothbrush
Small Artificial Pearls
Beads, sequins
A pair of scissors
Glue
Take a bunch of silk threads from the reel and cut each one around 25-30 inches long. Hold all the silk threads in a fashion that their both ends meet each other. Fold the entire length of the bunch to half. Now, use the cotton thread to tie a knot at the one fourth length of the folded thread. Equally divide the longer portion of the silk thread in two halves. Plait both the separated portions individually and tie the ends with small cotton threads to make a good margin. Now, the longer portion will make the string of the Rakhi which will be used for tying the thread. The folded portion of the Rakhi is not touched yet. Now, cut the loops at the center of this folded part using a scissors. Now, you are going to make the center of the Rakhi. Comb this center using a toothbrush in a way that it will create a fluff of silk threads. Brush the strings also to get a more soft feeling. And finally you have your first beautiful creation for your brother. No, no. You are not done yet. Till now you have only made a simple Rakhi thread. Now, you need to furbish it with the beads, sequins and pearls. Use your creativity and make some unique designs by sticking the beads using the glue. Give it some time to glued. Now, you can also go ahead and teach your neighbours how to make Rakhi at home.
Not only Rakhis, you can also innovate other interesting Rakhi handicrafts sitting right at home, using a bit of creativity. Rakhi trends 2011 says that these personalized handicraft items are going to be in vogue and shall surely charm everyone with uniqueness and specialty.
But, if you are not amongst those lucky ones who have ample time to make an astonishing Rakhi at home, then also we have some brilliant ideas for you. If you are in India and have a brother settled in USA, then you may go for the simplest way of sending Rakhi to USA online. GiftstoIndia24x7.com enables you to send Rakhi to USA through its flawless gift delivery network. Avail its service and surprise your brother on this special day of Raksha Bandhan. Browse through the site to get some more unique ideas on Rakhi gifting and plan accordingly. Make this Rakhi the best ever!
Siblings are our resemblance of childhood, the beholders of our identities. We cannot live without them, although we strife with them over many a trivial issues. Sometimes by being our living personal diaries, they heal our wounds and caress us. For the rest of the world we are growing everyday, but for our brother and sister, we are still the same toddler. Though with the passage of time, all the precious threads tend to loose, but the bond with our brother/sister gets stronger day by day. The perpetual love between a brother and sister makes it eternal and shall surely remain so in years to come.
