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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Samoolam?
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A verified iTokri artisan partner from Gaya in the Gangetic Plains, crocheting since 2017. The women of Samoolam crochet each Rakhi by hand from cotton and viscose silk yarn.

Can a crochet Rakhi be reused?
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Yes. The motif can become a brooch, a bag charm, a choker, or a soft toy for kids after Raksha Bandhan.

When is Rakhi 2026?
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Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on 28th August, on Shravan Purnima.

Buy Samoolam Crochet Rakhi Online For Raksha Bandhan 2026 

Samoolam, a verified iTokri partner from Gaya in the Gangetic Plains, crocheting since 2017. Every handmade Rakhi here is crochet, worked loop by loop with a hook from cotton and viscose silk yarn by the women of Samoolam. No plastic, no glue, just yarn and hands. Everything is in stock and ships from our base in Gwalior.

What a Crochet Rakhi Actually Is 

Crochet is cloth built one interlocking loop at a time with a single hooked needle. There is no machine step in it, so a crochet Rakhi is soft, light, and a little springy on the wrist, and it holds its shape for years. Samoolam's women crochet each flower, animal, and motif by hand, which is why the same design still comes out slightly different every time.

Samoolam Rakhi Designs and Prices 

Rakhi 

Craft 

Price

Flower Crochet Rakhi

Crochet 

₹490

Kids Crochet Rakhi (turtle, lion, owl, bird, aeroplane, bear, butterfly)

Crochet

₹490

Crochet Rakhi (Set of 2)

Crochet

₹980

Crochet Rakhi (Set of 4)

Crochet

₹1,480


A Rakhi That Turns Into Something Else 

Crochet is easy to repurpose, which is the fun of it. After Raksha Bandhan the motif can become a brooch with a pin, a choker or bag charm, a curtain tie, or a tassel stitched onto a skirt. For kids, the turtle or lion just becomes a soft little toy. It does not have to end up in a drawer on the next day.

If you liked our idea of reusable Rakhis, do read our latest blog  That Crochet Rakhi Deserves More Than One Day: 3 Ways to Reuse It After Raksha Bandhan

Send Samoolam Rakhi Across India and Abroad

Is your brother living abroad ? iTokri send Rakhi worldwide with dedicated pages for the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia. Order Bhaiya Bhabhi Rakhi set, and a gift for brother in a single order and send Rakhi online to your brother's place.

Why Buy From iTokri

We hold Samoolam's Rakhis in our own stock and ship them ourselves, so what you see is on hand and nothing is made to order. We name the maker on the page, because on crochet the hands that looped every stitch are the whole value. You can also explore other makers on iTokri like Kamli, Ekibeki, and Divine Guidance Creations.

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