What is the best gift for Raksha Bandhan? From personal experience, we can say that we are often lost over Raksha Bandhan’s gifting idea. Over the years we have come across many other items that could be ideal Raksha Bandhan gifts. Hope you can find out what should you gift your sister.

Shop Locally

Delhi is a shopper’s paradise. The best arts, crafts, and weaves from all corners of India are available in Delhi. Take a couple of hours out and visit Dilli Haat, INA or Janpath Market or Rajiv Gandhi Vyapar Bhawan, and Baba Kharag Singh Marg. Central Cottage Industries Emporium, Janpath is a great spot for gifts too. These are some of the best places to buy Indian handicrafts in Delhi. You will find hundreds of options that would make a great Rakhi gift for a sibling.

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Coin Jewellery for Raksha Bandhan Gifts

Indian heritage has so much to offer in terms of traditional crafts. There is always something that takes our breath away. We met Aruna who brings exquisite silver items for Delhi fashionistas at Aadi Mahotsav – a festival that celebrates tribal crafts and weaves.

Aruna is from the Lambani tribe and she sells amazing silver ornaments worn by the people of the Lambani tribe. The pendants, necklaces, rings, earrings, and so on have a dull sheen. She pairs these with colourful tassels made of handspun cotton. The end products are contemporary and yet have a strong earthy character. Do check out her whole range of ornaments made from old coins and bells. She frequently participates in many events in Delhi/NCR. Her stuff could be the thing to give an ethnic twist to festive wear that starts soon – with Raksha Bandhan and Teej.

Block Printed Fabrics

If you want to gift your sister clothing, but you are not sure about her dress size, you could go online and try many of the fabric portals online. We have bought some hand-block printed cotton fabrics online. These worked wonders as Raksha Bandhan gifts.

Kurta for Raksha Bandhan Gifts

If you are looking for affordable Rakhi gifts for your brother or sister, you can consider a kurta. Most parts of India have long summers and kurtas are very suitable for such weather. You can visit your local market or you can buy kurta pajamas online in India. You can style a Kurta or Kurti in many ways, with denims, chooridar, pants, or dhoti. Be your own stylist.

Black Dress

If your sister is more of a contemporary taste person, here is a modern gift for Rakhi. A black dress is essential for any girl and you could gift her one. A black dress is versatile working well for office events to parties. The dress may be accessorised based on the occasion and you can gift her some of that too.

Take Her On A Food Trail

If your sister is an experimental soul, do something different. If she loves street food, you can take her for a food walk in Old Delhi. Start from Qureshi opposite Jama Masjid and then you could try interesting juices and desserts at Gali Kababiyan. If you are into heritage, then you must try the earliest Karim’s in India. Try their biryani but do have some time on hand. If she eats breathes, and lives on social media, take her out to a cafe hopping on an extremely Instagram-worthy Champa Gali Food Trail. You can create your own food trail or join one of the groups that take people on a food walk.

Sunday Brunch

A great way to spend quality time with your sister is over an elaborate weekend brunch. These are ideal settings to enjoy quality family time and catch up. Moreover, brunches offer a host of food and beverage options. Hence there is always something to everyone’s liking.

Travel Vouchers

If you have a big-budget Raksha Bandhan gift in mind, nothing can beat a travel voucher. Many of the best hill stations near Delhi are under a 6-8 hours drive. and can easily be done over a weekend or an extended weekend. Also, given the current monsoon, there are so many places that are almost surreal now. You can buy online travel vouchers for many such places and give her what she deserves – a welcome break!

Also Read: Gift ideas for Indian festivals

Raksha Bandhan is a unique festival. Therefore, a sibling is happy to find the most unique Raksha Bandhan gift for their sister or brother. It is the thought that counts. One of us is going to celebrate Raksha Bandhan after more than 20 years!

Best wishes to all brothers and sisters who would meet each other for Raksha Bandhan or wish each other from afar.