R.K Chronicals Newsletter: news, launches & craft stories
SS26 Collection Is Live + a New Sustainable Fabric Line
Our Spring/Summer 2026 collection has officially launched — six new styles across totes, beach bags and slings, all viewable on our Seasons page. This month we also introduce a jute-cotton blend fabric developed with a local eco-mill, cutting water usage in dyeing by nearly a third.
- SS26 collection now live — 6 new styles across 4 categories
- New eco-friendly jute-cotton blend fabric in production
- Meeting buyers at the Delhi Sourcing Fair, 14–16 April
- Employee spotlight: 12 years with our embroidery unit
Newsletter Archive
11FEB
TRADE & EXPORTS
Wrapping Up a Record Export Quarter
Wrapping Up a Record Export Quarter
Our best export quarter yet — shipments to 14 countries, led by strong demand for the beach bag category ahead of the European summer season. Plus a look at our upgraded QC process.
10JAN
NEW YEAR
2026 Roadmap & What's Coming
2026 Roadmap & What's Coming
A look ahead at 2026: two new seasonal drops, an expanded accessories line, and our plan to move 40% of production to lower-impact materials by year end.
09DEC
FESTIVE SEASON
Behind the AW25 Festive Collection
Behind the AW25 Festive Collection
How our design team built the AW25 festive capsule — from hand-block print sampling to the final embroidered pouch that became our best-seller of the season.
08NOV
SUSTAINABILITY
Our First Carbon Footprint Audit
Our First Carbon Footprint Audit
Results from our first independent carbon footprint audit, and three changes we're making on the factory floor this year to bring that number down.
07OCT
PEOPLE
Meet the Hands Behind the Embroidery
Meet the Hands Behind the Embroidery
A short profile on our embroidery unit — a team of 18 artisans, some with over two decades of craft experience, who hand-finish every pouch and accessory piece.
06SEP
TRADE SHOWS
On the Road: Three Sourcing Fairs, One Month
On the Road: Three Sourcing Fairs, One Month
Highlights from a busy month on the road — what buyers are asking for right now, and the new private-label enquiries that came out of it.