2020 has been an unusual year but even then, nothing can kill the grandeur of Indian festivals. India celebrates a myriad of festivals and there’s not one celebration that’s not flamboyant. The onset of August usually is the start of the festive season until the year-end. And it begins with Raksha Bandhan—a very special festival that celebrates the bond between a brother and a sister. Given these unprecedented times, it’s upon us to make these festivals even more special and unique. And for that, we’ve curated a list of distinctive rakhis you can get your hands on, that will let you add customisations and personalised touches and surely make the celebrations more special!

Scroll ahead for 10 one-of-a-kind rakhis to get your brother this Raksha Bandhan:

1. Oye Happy

This rakhi will take you for a trip down memory lane. It comes with a surprise, pop-up strip of all your pictures. A rakhi that your brother can cherish for years to come!

2. IGP

On the look for the most unique and distinctive rakhi? IGP‘s got you covered with their picture rakhi that spells “Bro” of which the letter O forms a frame for a picture of you and your brother!

3. Archies

Similar to IGP, Archies also has an assortment of photo rakhis. Inscribe the rakhi with a picture of either just your brother or the both of you and make the gesture sweeter than ever. This rakhi comes with just a small, squared frame adorned with beads.

4. Anavila Misra

Looking for an eclectic and an elegant rakhi? Anavila Misra launched a beautiful collection of rakhis that are made from plush fabrics like linen, organza and silk. The rakhis come in lovely pastel colours like powder pink, muted blue, yellow and ivory.

Rakhis by Anavila Mishra
Rakhis by Anavila Misra

5. Nose To Tail

A rakhi that’s suave and eco-friendly—Nose To Tail‘s multi-hued rakhi is for the brothers that have a minimalist aesthetic. And it comes with an additional perk of being a sustainable number.

6. Suhani Pittie

Suhani Pittie‘s special rakhi collection comes with a variety of dainty designs with religious motifs. Lord Ganesh, the symbol of Om, Rudraksha, the letter Shri—plenty of designs to pick from, all in a tasteful, golden hue.

7. Nicobar

Get your brother a personalised rakhi that comes with an inscribed Devnagri scripted letter of your brother’s name. The letters are gold plated and are cast in brass.

8. Under The Tree

Take your Raksha Bandhan rituals one notch higher with these thoughtful and need-of-the-hour rakhis. These plantable rakhis by Under The Tree will allow for your brother-sister bond to grow stronger given that you can quite literally plant them and watch them grow!

9. Asthetika

How pretty is this bhaiya-bhabi rakhi combo? Why settle on anything that’s not statement-making for your brother? This pearl bedazzled bracelet and rakhi pair with encrusted beads is certainly a show-stopping number!

10. The Burlap People

A super pro-earth and quirky way to strengthen your siblinghood is by investing in biodegradable rakhis. These rakhis are made of seed paper and upon ordering them, you also receive an entire kit that consists of biodegrading burlap planter, soil patty and the rakhi. Once the festivities come to an end, plant the rakhi and watch it grow in the next few weeks thereby marking it as a sign of love and affection between you and your brother!

Which of these rakhis will you be getting your hands on this year? Tell me in the comments below!

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