Rakshabandhan is round the corner and all brothers and sisters are getting ready to celebrate it with great fun. But wait, are you still confused over the gift you have to buy? Well, thinking of a gift idea always leaves us in puzzle. After all, we have so many options around, that it becomes difficult to choose the most appealing ones.

Choosing a gift

However, if you do this keeping in mind the choice and preferences of your sibling, the task would become pretty easier. As compared to the time gone by, gift ideas today are not limited to cash and expensive dresses. There are a lot many options and no girl just wants to be handed over a designer dress or some handy cash. Her preferences have changed and she wants to be gifted with the most unique and spellbinding present from her brother.

Changing trends

It's not that only boys face the trouble of selecting the right gift for their sisters. Given the changing trends, wherein brothers too are presented with gifts on Rakshabandhan; girls also find it difficult to pick the perfect gift for their brothers.

One thing you all must remember is the fact that every individual is different and so is their choice of gifts. A little study and research, and you will surely bag the best present. Read on to find some gift ideas for your sibling for the occasion of Rakshabandhan.

Tips to Buy Rakshabandhan Gifts

• Always consider the preferences and choices of your sibling. You can buy gifts that connect to their hobbies and areas of interest.
   
• Find out if your sibling has been looking to buy anything since long, if so surprise him or her presenting that thing as a Rakshabandhan gift.
   
• Always look for quality when you buy gift items. Don't buy just for the sake. It has to be something to treasure for long as this will speak of your eternal bond.
   
• Consider your budget as well. Going over the budget is not a wise idea. Feelings matter more than the value of the gift so make sure your gift shows your love.

Some Unique Gift Ideas:

This Rakshabandhan, you can ditch the regular gift options and think of something simply unique and appealing. Gift them something that will not only stand apart as a present but will even be worth of being cherished for years to come.
 
A collage: Good memories always fill our heart with joy and happiness. And when it is about the childhood memories, there's absolutely no comparison. Collect some of yours and your sibling's best childhood pics, assemble them all to form a wonderful collage. If you are a creative person, you can make it more innovative. This gift can be given to both brothers and sisters; as it will bring back the old memories back, your sibling will be more than delighted to receive it.
Family Tree: This is yet another interesting gift option that you can pick. If you are a busy person, you can simply visit any of the gift shops and pick the best of Family Tree designs. For the ones fond of artistic creativity, family tree can be made either in the form of wall hangings, embroidered cloth pieces set  finely in a wooden frame and a lot more. It's a perfect gift for the sibling who stays away from family.
Customized key chains: Buying a normal key chain won't be that appealing, no matter how much expensive it happens to be. But the same key chain can win over your brother or sister if you get it customized. There are many gift stores that process customization of key chains as per the choice and preferences. Some can have the names imbibed while many even have provision for photo snaps.
Jewelery/Tie/Belt storage box: Every time you present your brother or sister with some trendy accessory. Why not gift them something that they can use to treasure all your valuable gifts? Look for some trendy wooden or designer storage boxes which can be used for storing jewelery, tie or belts. Again, this is a gift applicable to both brothers and sisters so you won't have to hunt much.
Luxury Candles: Scented candles, or luxury candles can also be a perfect gift choice. They are in trend these days and a perfect option for all occasions. Available in a lot of designs, candles form a gift that can be treasured for a long period of time as a showpiece.
Personalized apparels: If your brother or sister is a trend lover, personalized T-shirts are the best gifts for them. You can either pick for their role models, favorite actors or quotes that can be embedded on the T-shirt or if you wish, you can pick their own photos for that matter.    
Portraits: If you are good at sketching, it won't be much of a task to present your sibling with a portrait of any famous personality he or she admires the most. However, if you wish to make it more personalized, you can even draw their sketch and leave them all pleasantly surprise.