:: Trendy Rakhi ::

The past few years have witnessed a lot of transformation in the way the Rakhi is prepared. Some of the best materials, threads and sticking styles have been incorporated to give it a fresh and trendy look. The packaging has also evolved to become strikingly different and refreshing. Some of the new trends emerging are:

Charm Rakhi- Charm Rakhi is one of the new sensations in the market. This Rakhi is considered to be a harbinger of good luck for the brother. The most popular type of Charm Rakhi is the Feng Shui Rakhi. Feng Shui is based on the two main forces of the universe called yin and yang which according to Taoism stand for the two main cosmic forces of the universe. Yin which depicts moon means a receptive and feminine force. Yang or Sun is a masculine force and is all about heat and movement. Both the symbols together maintain the equilibrium of the universe. This Taoist philosophy has been integrated while preparing the Feng Shui Rakhi. There is use of materials like small wind chime and other articles which according to the philosophy of Feng Shui, is believed to be agents of good luck.

Friendship Band Rakhi- The modern brothers and sisters of today have found a new way of expression in the form of Friendship Band Rakhi. This Rakhi is for those who feel that brothers and sisters are necessarily eternal friends and that their relationship is a mere extension of this eternal friendship. The Rakhi is developed from silk, gold and silver threads woven together to give it a distinct character. The more expensive ones are ornamented with precious stones.

Bracelet Rakhi- This Rakhi is all about style and is loved by the young boys. It is a chain with the body made up of metals like brass or steel. It has a hook at one end to tie. Sisters like this Rakhi in particular because it can be also used as a precious gift to the brother. He can wear the bracelet even after the occasion is over.