Rakeshk

My house is on Kittamenon Road in Irinjalakuda, and that’s where everything for Rakeshk happens. It’s the Kottayil House, a place my family has known for a long time. Being in Trichur district means the weather is usually quite warm, especially in the afternoons, so we keep the windows open for whatever breeze comes through. It’s not a corporate setup by any means. It is just me and a couple of others sitting around the table. We use the back room mostly because it’s cooler. Sometimes the neighbors walk by and peek in to see what we are up to. The post office is nearby, which is handy for getting things sent out. We don’t have a sign outside or anything like that. If you are looking for us, you just find the house on the road. I grew up around here, so I know the area well. The rhythm of life in Kerala is slow and steady, and that’s how we handle our work too. We aren't in a rush to grow into some massive company. We just do our thing, handle the paperwork, and try to stay organized. There's always a lot of noise from the birds in the trees outside, but you get used to it after a few days. It feels good to run things from home where everything is familiar and comfortable. There is no need for anything more than that.