Silver raakhis for a special sibling

He beat off the bullies, coaxed your parents to extend your curfew. Kicked up a fuss when you wore your first skimpy top — oh, so long ago — and bought you your first pair of stilettos with his first salary. Brothers are like that, a bundle of contradictions.

Like the shine of silver. With its edge.

When Raksha Bandhan rolls around tomorrow, commemorate your unique relationship with this precious metal. Frazer and Haws has come out with silver raakhis that combine tradition and modernity — just as your brother does.

To symbolise the elemental bond you share, pick from the fire, earth, air, water, ether designs of Tatva: Each has a distinctive shape and uses different coloured threads. Fire is depicted in an oval shape with bright red silk thread, air captured in a square space and tied down by light blue thread.

Or choose from the handcrafted Kesariya range, where fine stone particles are inlaid with resin, resulting in a mosaic of colours. The Vigneshwar range is based on two avatars of Lord Ganesha, while the funky Bar Code designs are perfect for kid brothers.

Each one of them is meant for keeps. Just like your relationship.

In Bangalore: Frazer and Haws, C-9 Leela Galleria, The Leela Palace Hotel, Airport Road. Tel: 41159766.
In Delhi: The Next Shop, N-22 Greater Kailash-I. Tel: 29239381. Centrestage Mall, Ground Floor, Sector 18, Noida. Tel: 120-2510320. DLF Mega Mall, 118-119 First Floor, Phase I, Gurgaon. Tel: 124-4101952. Ogaan: 4A, Santushti Complex, Chanakyapuri. Tel: 24672429. H2 Hauz Khas Village. Tel: 26967595. 17, Khan Market, First Floor. Tel: 41757301, 41757302.
In Mumbai: Landmark building, Pali Naka, Off Turner Road, Bandra (West). Tel: 66750200, 26403914/5
Prices: Bar Code: Rs 1000, Tatva, Kesariya: Rs 620, Vigneshwar: Rs 550.