Raksha Bandhan: Gujarat Tribal women make ‘rakhis’ using bamboo

Aug 12, 2021

Dang (Gujarat), Aug 12 (ANI): Ahead of Raksha Bandhan, tribal women in the Dang district are making ‘rakhis’ using bamboo. Speaking to ANI, Antik Malik, a trainer said, “A year ago I have been together with 'SBI Youth for India Fellowship ' and under Aga Khan, I have come here as a trainer in the Dang district.” We are supplying the ‘rakhis’ to pan-India, and we have made the ‘rakhis’ based on the traditional style of the Kotwalia community so that their skills can be upgraded.” “I have been making these products for past two years. I am happy with my work”, said a worker.Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 22 this year.