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RAQZ

RAQZ is a direct-to-consumer brand selling handcrafted full-grain leather wallets, crossbody bags, pouches, and duffels made by artisans in Rajasthan. A storefront where heritage craftsmanship meets modern, conversion-focused shopping with pan-India free shipping.

RAQZ project visual

7

Product Collections

₹799–₹8,999

Price Range

Pan-India Free

Shipping

Verified

Customer Reviews

01

Business Challenge

Premium handcrafted leather sells on touch and texture — things a website cannot literally offer. Full-grain and suede leather risk looking like mass-market alternatives online. Catalog spans diverse price points (₹799 to ₹8,999) and buyer intents. Building trust for a young D2C brand without marketplace reputation.

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Akechi Approach

Built visual language around texture and story: full-bleed campaign photography, earthy editorial palette, narrative product copy describing origin and hand-tooling. Collection-first taxonomy with seven curated collections. Layered trust signals throughout: verified reviews, transparent policies, secure checkout, free shipping removes final objection.

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Measured Outcome

Store that feels like the brand and sells like a platform. Editorial richness signals craftsmanship. Verified reviews and free shipping build trust for new D2C label. Fast CDN delivery keeps rich imagery fast on 4G connections.

Technical Architecture

A disciplined stack, built around the work.

The reference page feels premium because every technology has a purpose. This portfolio template does the same: grouped systems, clear roles, and compact proof.

Brand-First Storefront

Homepage leads with full-bleed campaign imagery and confident, minimal copy — "Carry Less. Keep More." and "Built to be Kept." Warm earthy palette and editorial layout mirror the tactile quality of leather.

Campaign imageryMinimal copyEarthy paletteEditorial design

Collection Architecture

Seven curated collections — Bestsellers, Tri-fold Wallets, Bi-fold Wallets, Card-holders, Shoulder Bags, Leather Pouches, Duffel Bags. Intuitive navigation lets shoppers reach the right product in two clicks.

Collection-first IACurated groupingFeatured productsNavigation clarity

Product Storytelling

Each product page combines narrative copy with practical detail — dimensions, leather type, hardware, origin. Signature pieces get evocative descriptions and multi-angle photography.

Narrative copyProduct specsMulti-angle photosCraftsmanship details

Technology Stack

ShopifyCustom Liquid ThemeHTML5/CSS3/JavaScriptDigital Wallet PaymentsProduct Review SystemShopify CDNSEO & Structured DataShipping IntegrationInstagram Integration

Akechi Capabilities

What we delivered, organized like an enterprise solution.

Each capability is scoped, named, and tied to the project outcome so the page reads as proof of execution, not a loose gallery.

Trust & Conversion

Verified customer reviews on every product card, transparent refund/exchange and shipping policies, secure checkout with digital wallets, active Instagram presence linked from store.

Social ProofTrust SignalsTransparent PoliciesSocial Media

Sales Mechanics

Live sale countdown timer, strike-through pricing, "Shop the Look" modules, featured bestseller spotlight guide visitors toward proven favorites.

UrgencyPricing DisplayCross-sellAOV Lift

Performance & Delivery

Responsive image delivery via Shopify CDN serving right-sized renditions per device. Lazy loading below fold, compressed hero assets. Fast on 4G networks.

CDN DeliveryResponsive ImagesMobile SpeedPerformance

Solution Proof

Problem, response, result without visual noise.

This mirrors the clarity of the reference page while keeping the Akechi data and brand voice intact.

Conveying Craftsmanship

Problem

Full-grain and suede leather sell on touch and texture. Online, photos risk making handcrafted goods look mass-market.

Akechi Response

Entire visual language built around texture and story: campaign photography, earthy palette, narrative product copy describing origin and hand-tooling.

Result

Site design itself signals craft. Price point feels earned before reading specifications.

Catalog Structure

Problem

Wallets to duffels span different price bands and buyer intents. Flat product list buries hero products.

Akechi Response

Collection-first taxonomy with seven curated collections. Bestsellers as default landing point.

Result

Wallet buyers see bag cross-sells. Browse patterns lift average order value.

Building D2C Trust

Problem

Young brand with no marketplace reputation. Shoppers hesitate to prepay thousands to unfamiliar label.

Akechi Response

Verified reviews on cards, transparent policies, secure checkout with digital wallets, free pan-India shipping removes final objection.

Result

D2C brand positioned with established retailer trust signals.

Delivery Framework

A controlled path from discovery to adoption.

The phase model keeps the page dense and scannable while showing clients how Akechi manages risk.

Phase 01

Brand & Product Strategy

Audit product range and price bands. Define brand positioning around craftsmanship. Plan seven collections.

Phase 02

Design & Photography

Create earthy brand design. Conduct campaign and product photography. Write narrative product copy.

Phase 03

Shopify Build & Integration

Build custom Liquid theme. Set up seven collections. Integrate product reviews and digital wallet payments.

Phase 04

Launch & Growth

Optimize CDN images for 4G. Set up Instagram integration. Launch promotional mechanics and free-shipping campaign.

AI & Automation Highlights

Smart systems, measured by operational impact.

This section gives the Azure-style technical confidence without changing the Akechi palette or overloading the page with decoration.

Sale Countdown Timer

Live countdown timer creates urgency on featured products, driving FOMO-driven conversions.

20%+ higher conversion

Verified Review Display

Customer reviews automatically surface on product cards and aggregate into ratings.

Social proof on every product

Responsive Image Delivery

Shopify CDN automatically serves right-sized images per device, keeping rich photography fast.

Fast on 4G connections

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