How a 73-Year-Old Turned Crochet Into Handmade Rakhi Livelihood

Chandraprabha Parihar makes rakhis using yarn and a crochet hook.

She learned crochet as a child by watching her sister.

Years later, she started a business called Nayher.

She began it in 2022 when she was 69 years old.

More than 20 women artisans work with her.

Their rakhis are made by hand instead of by machines.

Parihar believes handmade rakhis show extra time, care and love.

Crochet gives her purpose, happiness and independence.

Her story encourages people to support handmade crafts during Raksha Bandhan.