Raksha Bandhan, the festival celebrating the bond between siblings, is marked by the ritual of tying a rakhi on the brother's wrist. With a growing emphasis on sustainability, making rakhis from upcycled materials is not only eco-friendly but also infuses a personal touch into the festival. Here’s how you can craft beautiful rakhis using materials you might usually discard.
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Eco-Friendly DIY Rakhis: Upcycle and Celebrate
Raksha Bandhan • 24 Aug, 2023 • 3,421 Views • ⭐ 1.0
Written by Shivani Chourasia
Old Fabric Strips and Buttons
Materials Needed: Old t-shirts, buttons, scissors, and thread.
Method:
- Cut the t-shirt into thin strips. Stretch them a bit to turn them into round strings.
- Choose a button with a unique design or colour.
- Loop the fabric strip through the buttonhole, creating a central decorative piece.
- Secure it by tying knots on either side of the button.
- Trim to the desired length, and your upcycled fabric rakhi is ready!
Denim Rakhi
Materials Needed: Old jeans, decorative beads, scissors, and glue.
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Method:
- Cut a thin strip from your old jeans, making sure it’s long enough to tie around a wrist.
- From the same pair, cut out a small circular or heart-shaped piece of denim.
- Decorate this piece using beads, arranging them in a pattern.
- Glue this decorative denim piece to the strip, and voila! Your denim rakhi is done.
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