Rajkot:
Forward of the competition of Raksha Bandhan, jewellers primarily based in Gujarat’s Rajkot have launched pure gold and silver rakhis this 12 months.
The gold rakhis have been made with 22-carat gold, mentioned jeweller Siddharth Saholiya.
“We’re providing greater than 50 designs in silver and 15 designs in gold segments. The burden of gold rakhis is between 1 gram and 1.5 gram. Silver rakhis price Rs 150-Rs 550,” he added.
Rajkot being a hub of gold ornaments, there’s a important demand for such rakhis from different states.
“Gold rakhis are being demanded from Maharashtra and Delhi too aside from Rajasthan. Persons are liking the brand new idea,” mentioned Mr Saholiya.
The worth of gold rakhis ranges from Rs 6,000 to Rs 10,000 per piece.
These rakhis can be found in fantastically carved wood containers that additionally embrace dry fruits, sweets, and different components.
Raksha Bandhan, which will likely be celebrated on August 22 this 12 months, is a celebration of the distinctive bond between brothers and sisters.
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