Raksha Bandhan 2025: 7 Step-by-Step DIY Rakhi Making Ideas For Brothers

This Raksha Bandhan 2025, make your celebration more meaningful with a handmade rakhi crafted straight from the heart. Here are 7 easy, step-by-step DIY rakhi ideas to surprise your brother with something personal and unique. 

7 Step-by-Step DIY Rakhi Making Ideas For Brothers

Raksha Bandhan is not just about tying a thread—it's a symbol of love, trust, and a lifetime of sibling memories. Instead of buying store-made rakhis this year, why not make one yourself? A handmade rakhi adds a personal touch and shows your brother how much he truly means to you. Here are some creative and budget-friendly DIY rakhi ideas that you can make at home.

1. Button Rakhi

What You Need: Colorful buttons, thread/ribbon, glue, felt circle

How To Make:

Glue a big button on a felt base, and decorate with smaller buttons around it. Attach a ribbon or silk thread at the back. It’s quirky and looks super cute.

Why It’s Great: Perfect for little brothers or those who love funky, fun designs.

2. Quilling Paper Rakhi

What You Need: Quilling paper strips, quilling tool, glue, decorative stones

How To Make:

Roll quilling strips into circular patterns or floral shapes. Stick them on a cardboard base and finish with stones or glitter. Tie a silk thread at the back.

Why It’s Great: Elegant and lightweight, with a professional finish.

3. Photo Rakhi

What You Need: A small photo of you and your brother, cardboard, glue, ribbon

How To Make:

Cut the photo into a small circle and stick it on a cardboard base. Decorate the edges with beads or sequins. Add ribbon or thread to tie.

Why It’s Great: Super personal and nostalgic. Your brother will love the memory touch.

4. Beaded Rakhi

What You Need: Colorful beads, elastic thread or string, scissors

How To Make:

String beads into a pattern you like—choose your brother’s favorite colors. Tie knots at both ends.

Why It’s Great: Stylish, simple, and suitable for teens and grown-up brothers alike.

5. Fabric Rakhi

What You Need: Scrap fabric, needle & thread (or glue), sequins, ribbon

How To Make:

Cut fabric into flower or circular shapes. Layer them, add a sequin or bead in the center, and attach a ribbon behind.

Why It’s Great: Eco-friendly and soft on the skin—ideal for sensitive brothers.

6. Cartoon Character Rakhi (For Kids)

What You Need: Foam sheets or cartoon stickers, glitter, glue, ribbon

How To Make:

Cut foam into a fun shape and stick a cartoon cutout on it. Decorate and attach ribbon.

Why It’s Great: Kids will love seeing their favorite characters on their wrist. 

7. Seed Rakhi

What You Need: Organic seeds (like tulsi or marigold), cotton or jute base, thread

How To Make:

Stick seeds on a soft base and tie with jute thread. Can be planted after Rakhi!

Why It’s Great: A sustainable option that gives back to nature.