Learn How to Design Beautiful Rakhi at Home

Raksha Bandhan is a beautiful celebration of togetherness and rakhi is a sign of the care and love shared between brothers and sisters. Rakhi is not simply a thread, however, it’s a special bond that is shared between siblings.

Earlier the trend of rakhi was limited to tying a thread around the brother’s wrist, however, now the pattern has changed. You can find huge varieties of designer rakhis available in the market that lures the heart of all ladies. What if you make a rakhi on your own? A handmade rakhi designed by you would definitely be a special gift to your sweet brother. Do you want to learn how to make rakhi at home? If yes then here are some wonderful ideas to design a rakhi on your own and it would definitely add a personal touch and emotional feeling to it. Here is a guide to make rakhi for brother :

Learn How to Design Beautiful Rakhi at Home

Materials Required

  • Scissors
  • Bundle of silk threads
  • Sequins, Beads, zari and sitaras
  • Cotton and needle thread
  • Toothbrush with hard bristles

Method

In the beginning, make the use of multicolored silk threads if you wish to craft a colorful rakhi. Keep the length between 20-30 inches. If required, you can also use a strand of golden thread. Now, fold the thread bunch to half. With the help of the cotton thread, tie a knot onto the one-fourth portion of the silk thread bunch. The one-fourth part would be crafted into a rakhi and the other three-fourth would be kept as a string to be tied around the wrist of your brother. The heads of the silk threads should not be kept in loops. Once the threads the independent of loops, take the toothbrush in order to rub hard onto the threads and thereafter, by holding tight onto the knot brush them with strong strokes. The silk threads turn soft and fluffy with repeated strokes.

Split the longer piece of the thread into two halves and start plating them in the most desired manner. Tie a knot at the end and brush the ends again. This way your string is complete. Begin decorating the upper part with beads, sequins, sitaras, religious motifs etc. Take the glue and stick them.

Henceforth, you handmade designer rakhi is ready. All it required is creative imagination, some materials and love.

As Raksha Bandhan is a special festival that is very close to the people's heart, therefore, it needs to be celebrated in an extraordinary manner. A true symbol of sibling bond that stand on love and a promise of protection, this festival strengthens the ties shared by brothers and sisters. Everyone follow their unique way of celebrating Raksha Bandhan, but, if you want to give a personal touch to your Rakhi celebrations, then creating something handmade at home is certainly a great idea. With a good number of Rakhi DIY hacks available over the internet, the task of making Rakhi at home is just a matter of few DIY products and your creativity.

There are multiple designs of Rakhis that can be crafted at home, but here we have assembled the most popular ones just for you to make the wrists of your brother look smart and trendy. Here is a guide to make rakhi for brother:



1. Wool Rakhi

Materials Needed:

  • 2 Colorful wools
  • Colorful beads
  • Scissors
  • Fabric adhesive
Wool Rakhi

How to Make:

  • Twist single-colored wool around the fingers for about 20 rounds.
  • Tie the wool tightly with a knot at the center.
  • Cut the ends of the bow and spread it to make a flower-like appearance.
  • In the center of the woolen flower, paste a colorful bead to make it look like the center of the flower.
  • Take two strands of wool of a different color and cut them in equal lengths about an inch long from the length of the wrists of your brother.
  • Now, slide in colorful beads one by one into the strand and tying a knot after each bead.
  • Paste this thread at the back of the back with the fabric adhesive.
  • Your wool Rakhi is ready!

2. Zari Rakhi

Materials Needed:

  • Zari motifs
  • Bright colored lace
  • Thread and needle/Fabric Adhesive
  • Scissors
Zari Rakhi

How to Make:

  • Take a Zari motif of your favorite design like peacock, flowers, etc.
  • Now, take a lace matching with the colors on the Zari motifs and sew it on the sides of the motif. You can also paste the lace at the back of the motif.
  • Your Zari Motif Rakhi is ready!

3. Felt Rakhi

Materials Needed:

  • 2 colorful felts
  • Designer sticker
  • Golden satin ribbon
  • Scissors
  • Thread and needle
Felt Rakhi

How to make:

  • Cut both the felts in different diameters and place the smaller one on the bigger one.
  • In between both the felts, sew the satin ribbon with the help of thread and needle.
  • Now stick the designer sticker on top of the felts.
  • Be ready to show off!


4. Silk thread Rakhi

Materials Needed:

  • Cotton twine
  • Silk thread (same color as cotton twine)
  • Flat designer stone bead
  • Scissors
Silk thread Rakhi

How to make:

  • Twist together both the silk and cotton threads around two fingers for about 10-15 rounds.
  • Now tie a knot in the center and cut the edges.
  • Spread the threads to make a round shape like a flower.
  • Tie a bead with the help of a cotton thread.
  • Take cotton of your desired length to make a braid.
  • Sew this braid I the center of the rakhi tightly so that it does not fall off.
  • Your Rakhi is ready to be worn by your brother!

5. Ganesha Rakhi

Material needed:

  • Ganesh motif from wedding card
  • Scissors
  • Adhesive
  • Silk threads of two colors
Ganesha Rakhi

How to Make:

  • Remove Ganesh sticker or motif from the any wedding invitation card.
  • Now, paste an interwoven silk thread on the back of it with a strong adhesive.
  • Paste a piece of golden or silver paper at the back of it to seal the thread.
  • Your Ganesha Rakhi is ready!

6. Button Felt Rakhis

Material needed:

  • Two colored felts
  • Colorful buttons
  • Satin ribbons
  • Scissors
  • Needle and thread
Button Felt Rakhis

How to Make:

  • Cut both the colored felts in your desired shapes like flowers, stars, leaves, butterfly, etc.
  • Now, sew both the felts together with needle and a colorful thread.
  • Sew together the colorful button on top of felts and the satin ribbon on the bottom.
  • Your button felt is ready to flaunt!

7. Animal Rakhi

Material needed:

  • Animal sticker
  • 2 different colored felt
  • Adhesive
  • Scissors
  • Satin ribbon
Animal Rakhi

How to Make:

  • Cut both the felts in the shape of a circle of different diameters.
  • Now place the satin ribbon in between both the felts.
  • Paste them together with the ribbon in the middle with an adhesive.
  • Now, paste the animal sticker on top of the felt.
  • Your Rakhi is ready!


8. Thread rakhi

Material needed:

  • Thick cotton threads – 3
  • Silk thread – Golden
  • Scissors
Thread rakhi

How to Make:

  • Make a braid be twisting these threads together.
  • Tie a knot on the ends of the thread.
  • Your thread rakhi is ready!

9. Foam rakhi

Material needed:

  • Craft foam – 2 colors
  • Cartoon sticker
  • Satin thread
  • Scissors
  • Adhesive
Foam rakhi

How to Make:

  • Cut both the foams in your desired shapes.
  • Paste both of them together on top of each other.
  • Paste the cartoon sticker on top of the Rakhi.
  • Now with the help of the adhesive, paste the satin ribbon on the bottom of the Rakhi.

10. Quill Rakhi

Material needed:

  • Paper quills
  • Kundan sticker or decorative stickers
  • Thin Satin ribbon
  • Scissors
  • Adhesive
Quill Rakhi

How to Make:

  • Make paper quills in different shapes and sizes with the help of quilling kit in your favorite flavor.
  • Paste the designer sticks of Kundan stickers in the center of each quill.
  • Stick them together with an adhesive to give it a desired shape.
  • Now, take a stain ribbon and paste Kundan or designer stones on it as well.
  • With the help of an adhesive, paste the ribbon at the back of the Rakhi.
  • Your quill Rakhi is ready!