Art, Food Or Perfume: Surprise Your Siblings With Awesome Rakhi Gifts!

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Rakshabandhan is coming up and no way do you want to be that brother or sister that is known for their terrible gifting ability. If you've already been labelled that, you've come to the right place. We have rounded up awesome gifts that you can redeem yourself with. These are all online brands and Bangalore-based so they will reach you quicker than ever! And then, you'll be on your way to being the best sibling. 

Miniverse by Kirti

Handmade with love is the deal here and you can seal that love by getting clay miniatures of you and your sibling. How you want it, as either keychains, fridge magnets or figurines is up to you, because Miniverse by Kirti can do it all. Believe us, looking at this cute, wildly detailed and immortal version of themselves, your sibling is going to be overjoyed!

Spreefirit

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How about charming portraits of your brother or sister? City-based Artist, Spreefirit does a fabulous job of creating portraits or illustrations that you can also get on calendars, laptop sleeves and stickers. You can customise as you please and throw in some inside jokes and phrases too and amp the level of appreciation coming your way.

Rage Chocolates

If chocolate is the way to your sibling's heart, trust Rage Chocolatier to get there quick and leave an imprint forever. Not only does their chocolate come in cute and quirky packaging that conveys what you're feeling, but their flavours are bomb too! There's Madagascar Dark Chocolate, Fruity White Chocolate, Creamy Belgian Milk and a selection of Truffles. Best part? You can get them all by shopping for curated hampers and boxes on their website.

The Wishing Chair

Pinterest-worthy decor store The Wishing Chair now online. So you can narrow down and pick a bunch of gifts you'd like to buy your brother or sister based on what they like. Planters shaped like animals, kitchenware, cutesy stationery or even merch the choices are endless like your love for siblings on Rakshabandhan (and always).

Pockets and Bowls

Food never, never disappoints and if your sibling is a huge foodie  get them DIY Falafel or Khaosoi kits from Pockets and Bowls. The food comes pre-packaged and all you need to do is assemble. A fun activity to do with your food lover sib, eh? 

Sushimen

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If you want Rakhi to be fancy and sushi filled, hit up Sushimen and they will deliver everything you and your sibling could possibly crave. Unagi Nigiri, Tuna Maki, California Rolls, Sashimi or Edamame, they have it all. This will be the perfect delicious surprise that your sushi-loving brother or sister will want every year (month or day).

Crack Of Dawn Crafts

Nothing beats the charm of an old school greeting card, and the handmade cards by Crack Of Dawn Crafts put their own innovative twists to each. Like minion pop up cards, or a book-like card for bibliophiles. Just specify the theme that fits your brother or sister best and they will have your card delivered within a week. 

Make Your Own Perfume

Scents and perfumes make such pleasant gifts and more so if you can concoct your own for your brother or sister. Make Your Own Perfume has gone online where you can customise an aromatic scent in an elegant initials engraved bottle. How cool is that? If you're confused about how that will work, don't worry they have all the fragrance notes mentioned. 

Pro-Tip

Raksha Bandhan isn't Raksha Bandhan without rakhis, and so here is a list of unique and trendy rakhis you can score online.