{"product_id":"handpainted-rakhi-on-seed-paper-mandala-green-pink","title":"Mandala Hand-Painted Seed Paper Rakhi – Eco-Plantable (Green, Pink)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Rakhi That Grows Into Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis hand-painted mandala rakhi is made on handmade seed paper embedded with real marigold seeds - wear it for Raksha Bandhan, then plant it. Within weeks, it grows into marigold flowers instead of sitting in a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Painted Mandala in Green \u0026amp; Pink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEach rakhi is individually hand-painted with a traditional mandala design in green and pink - no two are pressed from a mould. The mandala motif is rooted in Indian spiritual art, symbolising wholeness and connection, making it a fitting design for the bond between siblings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade For Real Use, Not Just Display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase: Handmade seed paper embedded with marigold seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread: Soft cotton dori for a comfortable tie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 5 cm diameter, 35 cm long dori\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: After Raksha Bandhan rituals, tear off the dori, plant the seed paper in soil, and water regularly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose a Plantable Rakhi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eMost rakhis are thrown away after the festival. This one is designed to be planted afterward - so the ritual continues as something living, instead of ending as waste. It's a small, deliberate way to make Raksha Bandhan more sustainable without giving up the tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan you really plant this rakhi?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The base is handmade seed paper with embedded marigold seeds. Once you're done with the rituals, remove the cotton dori, plant the paper, and it grows into marigold flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is a seed paper rakhi?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA seed paper rakhi is a rakhi made from biodegradable paper embedded with plant seeds, so it can be planted after use instead of discarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs this rakhi suitable for sending abroad to a brother in the US, UK, or Canada?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes - it ships internationally and is lightweight, making it an easy, meaningful Raksha Bandhan gift for NRI families to send home or receive abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs the mandala hand-painted or printed?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-painted. Each piece is individually painted, so colour and brushwork vary slightly piece to piece — that variation is part of the handmade character, not a flaw.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EthniiChic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44622256406572,"sku":"EC-AC-RK-005","price":300.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/0070\/7628\/files\/cc574b3e-EC-AC-RK-005.jpg?v=1754362637","url":"https:\/\/ethniichic.com\/products\/handpainted-rakhi-on-seed-paper-mandala-green-pink","provider":"EthniiChic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}