Raksha Bandhan won't be the same this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. People may not get to visit their siblings due to the many lockdowns, or go shopping for rakhis in local bazaars and stores either. However, the good news is several shops and brands now have a robust online presence, so you can pick up the best rakhis online. We did the work for you and crawled the websites. Here is a list of 5 unique rakhis you can send to your sibling.
Seed Rakhi
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Handmade in Jaipur with organic cotton and natural dyes, these rakhis are embedded with seeds which can be planted to grow into a tree. From Rs399.
Handmade Silver Rakhi
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The people at Aadyaa have come up with exquisite rakhis made of silver which can also be used as pendants. From Rs200.
Crochet Rakhi
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Fabindia is selling lumba rakhis made of crochet. An envelope is included with each rakhi. From Rs390.
Artisanal Rakhi
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Delicate rakhis made of silk can be your gift for your sibling this year. Choose from a number of varieties available at Sartorial by Swati. From Rs250.
Earth Clay Rakhi
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The BeAbhika rakhis are made of clay with seeds embedded at the edges. You can plant the rakhi after wearing it. From Rs225.