Gift Ideas.

What to send with the rakhi: practical, personal and edible ideas for brothers at home, in college, or living abroad.

Five handmade rakhis you can make with things already in the house, from a simple mauli knot to a kids' pom-pom rakhi, each in under thirty minutes.

Two villages near Jaipur, two very different looks. A field guide to the hand block prints that make some of the best Raksha Bandhan gifts.

Traditional, designer or light everyday pairs, how to match the lumba to her bangles, and what to send when they live abroad.

Cotton thread, a little clay and a few seeds. After Raksha Bandhan it goes into a pot and sprouts. A simple project to do with children.