There are many people in India who manufacture Rakhis. A simple Resham thread is decorated in the most attractive way. A person who wants to keep the Rakhi for a longer time i.e. till Dusshera which falls in October will get the simple Red thread tied (which is used for tying in the religious events) or a plain Gota Rakhi.
If you go in the market for buying the Rakhis then you will get a Massive Collection of Rakhis which will keep you in a dilemma of which one to buy. Rakhis which differ in price, design and material are catered in the market keeping in mind various needs of the customers. You can see a brief note of types of Rakhi that are available in the Market –
Zardosi Rakhis:-
The work of Zardosi was formerly found in the Mughal Era. Coloring threads are layered on the material. This becomes heavy as this Rakhi is made out of the mixture of both metal and thread. Earlier only gold (metal) was used but now there are many typed of threads are being used to make this Rakhis. The craftsman in the earlier time use to make this Rakhi with the Resham Thread and the Hand Embroidery. Today Zardosi Rakhis are considered as the most fashionable Rakhis as they depict the tradition. Material that is used for making this Rakhi are different color resham threads, shiny and coloring stones which will give a look of Diamonds. Zardosi Rakhi is considered the best Rakhi in India as it symbolizes class.
Diamond Rakhis:-
In market we get Diamond Studded Rakhis as well. Diamond Rakhis are not considered as Rakhi only but a precious piece of Jewelry. Diamond Rakhi are cut in various shapes and sizes and are studded together so that a beautiful Rakhi is being created. Sometimes for the cost cutting colored diamonds or artificial diamonds (American Diamonds) are used.
Pearl Rakhis:-
Pearl is the most beautiful stone of Jewelry as pearl exemplifies peace, beauty and art. This stone is used either with the other stones or the sequins of the same is used. In a Rakhi sometimes a sing pearl is used or sometimes whole thread is covered with the pearls.
Gold Rakhi:-
Gold is the metal which represents Royalty and Restraint. Gold Rakhis are considered as the memorable gift. Gold Rakhis can be kept even after the end of festival. Using the Gold Rakhi is not at all new, it being in use since the ancestral period. In the modern times, Gold Rakhi is used by the Urban Section of the society. There cannot be any fix design for the Gold Rakhi as it keeps on amending with the time. The most popular design of Gold Rakhis is Gold Plated Rakhi, Rakhi containing Gold Coins with different images like Om, Swastika or Trishul.
Silver Rakhi:-
Silver Rakhi is considered as traditional but trendy. It is considered as trendy because of its Shine and Cooling Emotions. Silver Rakhi can be made is various designs, patterns and sizes. It can be combined with Diamonds also. Silver Rakhi will be much cheaper compare to Gold Rakhi. Silver Rakhi again has its own types which are Silver Floral Rakhi, Silver Coin Rakhi and Silver Plated Rakhi.
Kids Rakhi:-
Kids generally look for the Toy Shaped Rakhi or Rakhi which is very fancy. Selecting a Rakhi for Kids can be a bit difficult as we need to keep in mind their choice and age. For Kinds types of Rakhi like, Toy Rakhi, Spider Man, Khali , Harry Potter, Bal – Ganesh, Bal Hanuman, Mickey and Minnie, etc are the varieties that are found in the Kids Rakhi. Kids mostly crave for the latest Cartoon Character Rakhi. They want their Rakhi to look best among all the other Rakhis.
Kundan Rakhi:-
Kundan is mostly used for making the Bridal Jewelries in India. But Kundan Rakhi is found to be in Great Demand nowadays. Kundan Rakhis stand out to be different from all other Rakhis. Kundan Beads are used by the craftsmen for the making the Rakhis. They make various Floral Geometrical Patterns out of Kundan. Kundan Rakhis look very heavy in comparison.
Mauli Rakhi:-
Mauli: as this word is heard, we imagine a sacred thread in yellow and red colors which used for religious purposes. Mauli gives a very elegant look and very well goes with the mood of celebration of Rakhi. Mauli Rakhis are very beautiful and are considerer very pious. Mauli Rakhis are decorated with the small objects like Coconut, Swastik, Om or Beads on the Red and Yellow Thread.
Bhaiya-Bhabhi Rakhi:-
We would get a vast collection for Bhaiya-Bhabhi Rakhi. Whenever we are to choose a Bhaiya-Bhabhi Rakhi at that time we should select the most fascinating Rakhi Set. By sending this set we show our love and affection for both Bhaiya and Bhabhi. Rakhis for Bhaiyas are common but Rakhis for Bhabhi are the new thing which has come into market. Bhabhi’s Rakhi can be made from Fancy Stone, Zari or Jewelry. Bhaiya-Bhabhi Rakhi comes in the same design mostly.
Lumba Rakhi:-
The most traditional and ancient type of Rakhi is LUMBA RAKHI. This Rakhi is tied on the Hands of Bhabhi by their Sister-in-Laws. It says that by tying this Rakhi the bond between Bhabhi and Nanad becomes stronger and depicts love. Initially this Rakhi was tied only in the parts of Rajasthan but slowly and gradually it is being tied all across the world. Lumba Rakhi is very different from the normal Rakhis. They are not tied but they are hanged along with Bangle or any other thing. This Rakhi can be considered as the Ornamental Piece. It is decorated with the Sequins Glitter, Sparkling Stone and Ghunghrus.
There are the types of Rakhis which are designed lately. A vast difference between the types of Ancient Rakhis and the Modern Rakhis is seen. In earlier times there were no such types.
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