TYPES OF RAKHIS
Cartoon Rakhi - These rakhis are a hot favorites
for kids. Popular cartoon characters are etched on these rakhis.
Sandalwood Rakhi - These rakhis are made
by using sandalwood pieces in various decorative forms. It gives
an ethnic touch to your rakhi. The smell of sandalwood adds that
extra freshness to the celebrations.
Musical Rakhi - A special music wafts out
of a musical rakhi. This music may be melodious, surprising or even
some animal's voice. These Rakhis are in a great demand nowadays.
Floral Rakhi - Floral rakhis never grow outdated.
Flowers have a timeless appeal. They look traditional. Flowers of
different colors and shapes make the rakhis appear even more beautiful.
Zari Rakhi - These Rakhis are made of Zari
threads. Apart using the zari as thread it is also used in making
the base of the rakhi. The zari is generally silver or golden therefore
it appears shiny.
Resham Rakhi - They are made of resham threads.
They are soft to touch and bright in appearance. Be it a simple
dori or a heavily embroidered one, resham rakhis are liked by every
age group.
Gold and Silver coated Rakhi - Rakhis coated
with silver and gold are expensive but they look royal. At times
these metals are also used in the different shapes like flowers,
Indian Gods and Goddesses and even beads while preparing the Rakhis.
Shree - Om Rakhi - Rakhis containing "Shree",
"Om" and "Swastika" signs are also quite popular.
Such rakhis give a religious tinge to the festival.
Beads Rakhi - The Rakhis that have beads
embedded into their threads or embedded on top of the Rakhi base
in the middle of the Rakhi thread are put into this category. Such
Rakhis give a unique tribal appearance.
Stones Rakhi - These rakhis have pieces of precious and semi-precious
stones embedded into them. Rakhis decorated with various glittering
stone pieces look splendid.
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