Raipur girl shuns Chinese imports, makes 'desi' Rakhis

In an attempt to promote 'desi' products, Ritika Chavda, a resident of Raipur, decided to make handmade rakhis this year. Her handmade creations are not only attractive but also pocket-friendly. After the demands of her rakhis increased, she started selling them online as well.

Raipur:A movement against Chinese goods is gaining momentum in India after the recent Galwan Valley clash between the two countries.

As the season of festivals approaches, markets usually get flooded by Chinese items and goods.

However, now citizens are consciously shunning down the purchases of imported goods.

In an attempt to promote 'desi' products, Ritika Chavda, a resident of Raipur, decided to make handmade rakhis this year.

"After what happened in Ladakh, we have been boycotting goods manufactured in China. This is my small attempt in making India self-sufficient," expressed Chavda.

This B.Com first-year student further said that by supporting local businesses, India will be able to keep the inflow of money within the country.

"I use teak wood, cotton threads, and stones for making these rakhis. One rakhi usually takes 30-40 mins to complete," Chavda told ETV Bharat.

Chavda's handmade creations are not only attractive but also pocket-friendly. The price of these rakhis ranges from Rs 40 to Rs 150.

She revealed that the lockdown period gave her ample time to design more rakhis.

After the demands of her rakhis increased, she started selling them online as well.

Chavda said that she had made Rakhis for her relatives last year as well.