India, Aug. 22 -- An environmentally friendly rakhi can be made of normal, natural, recycled, or upcycled materials that can usually be found in almost every house. One can make rakhis using seed paper, jute, old cloth, wood beads, terracotta, dry flowers, etc. This is a good way of creating a unique rakhi while making no waste. Besides that, making a rakhi is a great way of giving a personal touch to this holiday. This year, Raksha Bandhan is going to be observed on August 28.

Seed Paper Rakhi

A seed paper rakhi is beautiful, biodegradable, and can eventually grow into a plant.

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Jute Rakhi

Jute gives the rakhi a natural, rustic look and is a great alternative to synthetic threads.

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Cotton Thread Rakhi

A simple cotton-...