Support Indigenous: Rakhis Made by Tribal People of India

Raksha Bandhan is a festival of bonding and why not make our bond strong with the people who are usually undervalued? You can shop locally and support tribal, as some brands and organisations are collaborating with artisans from different tribal communities of India. From bamboo rakhi made by the tribals of Maharashtra to embroidered reusable rakhis made by the Adivasis of Rajasthan, this list features them all. 

Tribes India - Tribals of Odisha and Assam

Tribes India is a part of TRIFED, a government initiative that promotes products made by Tribals of India. They have some exuberant collections of handmade colourful rakhis that gel well with the festive mood of the season. These rakhis come in different forms like beads, bamboo, threads and metals and are made by the tribals of Odisha and Assam. Shop here.

Itokri - Tribals of Rajasthan 

Colourful tribal hand-embroidered reusable kids' rakhi from Itokri can be a perfect find for your younger sibling this Raksha Bandhan. This rakhi is hand embroidered by the women of Namrata Primary (Kamli) - a cooperative society and tribals of Rajasthan, Vanvasi Kalyan Parishad from Udaipur. Their rakhi order comes with a pair of complementary roli chawal glass bottles. Shop here.

Aadivasi - Tribals of Uttarakhand 

Aadivasi sells rakhis made by talented women artisans from Khetikhan and other remote villages near the Nepal border and Almora district of Uttarakhand. These rakhis are made of pine needles which are found in the forests surrounding their villages. Shop here.

Seva Vivek - Tribals of Maharashtra

Seva Vivek is a social organisation that focuses on empowering the tribal women of the Palghar district in Maharashtra. For Raksha Bandhan, they sell rakhis handcrafted by tribal artisans of these villages. All the rakhis are made with 100% pure bamboo. Shop here. 

Kamli Tribes - Tribals of Rajasthan

Kamli is a social initiative to empower tribal women by reigniting their creativity. Kamli's thread and weaved rakhis are unique and colourful with a variety of designs. These handcrafted traditional designer rakhis are made by the Kamli Tribes of Udaipur, Rajasthan. You can place your orders via DMs here or buy through this aggregator.