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In India, Raksha Bandhan has been celebrated for centuries as a festival rooted in the sacred thread of protection — a symbolic gesture of love, care, and lifelong promise between siblings. But today, its meaning has evolved far beyond familial ties. In 1905, as Bengal faced the threat of communal division during the Partition of Bengal, Rabindranath Tagore reimagined the rakhi as a symbol of unity and solidarity. He encouraged Hindus and Muslims to tie rakhis to one another as an act of communal harmony and resistance — a powerful assertion of togetherness.
In that spirit, Raksha Bandhan today can be a chance to honour not just sibling relationships, but shared values — of connection, intention, care, and conscious living. Whether you’re tying a rakhi on a sibling, a friend, or even across communities, the ritual can carry deeper meaning when paired with gifts that honour craft, sustainability, and shared values.
This curated Homegrown guide is a celebration of that shared ethos. Here, we bring you Rakhi collections and gifts from some of India’s most thoughtful, design-forward ateliers — such as Nappa Dori, Sienna, Nicobar, and Amala Earth — each offering rakhis and design objects that are as beautiful as they are meaningful.
Minimalist Design Meets Handcrafted Elegance
Nappa Dori’s Rakhi collection reflects the brand’s signature style — sleek, modern, and rooted in craftsmanship. Think brass accents, clean leather details, and premium textures that turn the traditional rakhi into a collectible keepsake.
Tie A Rakhi, Plant A Tree
Phool’s Basant plantable rakhi is made from biodegradable materials and embedded with tulsi seeds. Once the festival is over, you can plant the rakhi and watch it grow into a live plant — symbolizing a love that quite literally takes root and grows over time.
Hand-crafted Tradition With A Contemporary Twist
Sienna’s rakhis are crafted by local artisans using ceramic, fabric, and thread in earthy tones and botanical motifs. These rakhis feel as good as they look — artful, soulful, and sustainably made.
Raw, Rugged, And Rooted In Nature
Known for their upcycled bags, The Burlap People brings that same slow design ethos to their rakhi collection. Featuring jute, cork, and handwoven threads, each piece is a rustic celebration of conscious siblinghood.
Chic, Coastal-inspired Gifting
Nicobar’s rakhi collection is about more than the thread — it’s a complete gifting experience. From rakhis in tropical hues to curated gift boxes featuring candles, teas, and personal accessories, these offerings are ideal for the modern sibling.
Clean, Green, And Mindful
Amala Earth curates a wide range of eco-conscious rakhis made from natural materials like organic cotton, seed paper, and plant dyes. Their 2025 collection includes minimalist singles, kids’ rakhis, and complete festive hampers.
On A Parting Note
Complete your Raksha Bandhan celebration with sweet treats from the Manam Chocolate Raksha Bandhan Edit 2025 — a curated collection of Indian craft chocolate gift boxes designed to match your sibling’s taste. From nostalgic milk chocolate to bold, experimental dark flavours like melt-in-the-mouth bonbons, thins, barks, pralines, tablets, verrines, and more — each box is layered with flavours, textures, and sweet-bitter surprises.
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