India is a land of festivals where every occasion is celebrated with great vigour and enthusiasm. One of such festivals is Raksha Bandhan that expresses a strong and beautiful bond between brothers and sisters. It is an occasion where sister ties the sacred Rakhi to her brother and both strengthen their lovely bond and vow to be there for each other. In fact, nowadays even sisters tie Rakhi to each other and share the same spirit of togetherness! 
Apart from exchanging rakhi gifts and sweets, one of the major aspects of this festival is the thali prepared for Rakhi. The plate is decorated in a lovely way showing the sentiments of unconditional love among siblings. The plate consists of all the necessary items required to do the Tilak ceremony and tie the Rakhi such as the roli, unbroken rice, the Rakhi, sweets and more.
Let’s learn about some incredible plate decoration ideas for Rakhi.
Plate Decoration Ideas & Tips
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The Base of the plate
We will begin with the base of the plate. You can either paint the plate with acrylic paints in vibrant hues such as red, orange, blue, yellow and green or cover the plate with beautiful cloth such as velvet, bandhani cloth or shimmering cloth. Once we have created the base, now we can start ornamenting the plate.
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Lace it up!
Next step in your rakhi plate decoration is to create borders and inner divisions in the plate using lovely lace or gotta patti. You can use scissors to get the required size and glue it to your plate. This will give an illusion of depth and texture to your Rakhi plate.
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Add some gems!
Now you are ready to decorate the plate with gems, pearls or even tiny mirror work. Especially a combination of bandhani and mirrors look very traditional and inviting. You can use different hues of gems and pearls to embellish your Rakhi plate.
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Quilling
Another way of accessorizing your Rakhi plate is by using the craft of quilling. Quilling is one of its kind craft techniques that creates gorgeous and special designs using thin strips of colourful paper. If you have a good hand in quilling, do make the best use of your skills!
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Pista Decoration
Another popular way of Rakhi thali decoration is using pistachio shells. Yes! You can use Pistachio shells to create different designs giving a 3D look to your plate. Another way is to paint the pistachio shells in different hues and then stick them to the plate to form unique designs.
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Mehendi Work
If you have a good hand in creating mehndi designs, then a Rakhi plate is like your canvas to carve your intricate mehndi designs. This DIY activity will not only give you immense pleasure but also make your Rakhi plate elegant. You can use hues of blue, yellow and white as base for creating Mehendi on the Rakhi plate.
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Bamboo Plate Decoration
Instead of taking a steel or a brass plate, you can even make good use of a bamboo plate for your Rakhi festival. Yes, it is not only sustainable but a unique option to express your love and gratitude towards your sibling. You can decorate the bamboo plate with a bandhani cloth and stick mirrors or beads on top of it to give a sparkling effect!
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Flowers
Once you have laced your plate with cloth, paint and embellishments, the next step is to place flowers such as marigolds, jasmine, lotus on the plate to give a fresh and joyful look to your Rakhi plate. Flowers are an epitome of positivity and happiness, so include a few flowers on your plate as simple Rakhi thali decoration.
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Silverware
Place small silverware containers on your rakhi plate to put roli, unbroken rice and turmeric in each of them that will be used while applying Tilak to your brother. Sparkling silverware will give an alluring effect to your Rakhi thali.
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Fruits and Sweets:
Lastly, do not forget to place fruits like apples, bananas and sweets such as ladoo or kaju katli on a Rakhi plate. As Rakha Bandhan is a sweet bond between siblings, these sweets are a reminiscence of the lovely moments spent together since childhood.
So, these are some of the unique plate decoration ideas you can make use of this Rakha Bandhan and surprise your brother with your creativity!
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FAQs:
What gift can we give to a sister on Rakhi to make her happy?
On Rakhi you can gift your sister chocolates, clothes, books, accessories, home décor items, gadgets based on her preferences and interests.
What are good product ideas for your sister on Rakhi?
Some good product ideas for your sister on Rakhi include self-care products, vanity kits, smart watches, books, cookware and so on.
What are the premium gifts for Rakhi?
Some premium gifts for Rakhi include elegant home décor items, a pendant or a bracelet, exotic chocolate hamper, an assorted gift hamper, perfume, a handbag, smart watch, and more.
What is the best way to celebrate Raksha Bandhan?
The best way to celebrate Raksha Bandhan is to spend quality time with your sibling, have fun, laugh and cherish every moment!
