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Isabell Wambui Mathenge

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Isabell Wambui Mathenge

About Isabell Wambui Mathenge

My name is Isabel I work with Leather, handmade jewelry and leather accessories. We source our leather and jewelery materials locally. We also use recycled brass for all our hardwares and fittings. Our workforce is made up of highly skilled artisans with a passion and dedication to their work. High quality is a key feature of all our bags. We work with our customers to design unique and authentic products!

custom made feminin leather tote bag

Made by Isabell Wambui Mathenge

Request quote The idea from Nimu Muriu from Nairobi : I would like to have a feminin leather tote bag. Size: standard Colour: dark brow The result The story of the custom made feminin leather tote bag: Negotiation phase Production phase The final custom made feminin leather tote bag: Costs to realize this custom made …

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custom made laptop bag in landscape format

Made by Isabell Wambui Mathenge
Tags: bag, leather

Request quote The idea from Margit from Tattendorf: I would like a laptop bag in landscape format for a 15.6" laptop, blue, in a style similar to Isabell Wambui leather, mixed with patterned fabric. It should have 2 handles with approx. 28 cm to carry it on the shoulder. In the front 1 small zipper …

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custom made soft leather bag

Made by Isabell Wambui Mathenge
Tags: bag, leather

Request quote The idea from Gerlinde from Lauda: I would like to have a bag like this made of soft leather: https://www.urbanchangelab.com/favorite-bag/ The bag should not weigh more than 400 grams. The result The story of the custom made soft leather bag: Negotiation phase Production phase The final custom made soft leather bag: Costs to …

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custom made wallet with the outer dimensions H200mmX B125mm

Made by Isabell Wambui Mathenge
Tags: leather, wallet

Request quote The idea from Bernd from Allmendbach im Tal: I would like to have a wallet with the outer dimensions H200mmX B125mm, made of brown cowhide. Where possible double stitched with white tearproof thread on all seams and edges Outside a pin pocket 180mm diameter 10mm. Otherwise as described on purchases on eBay: https://www.ebay.de/itm/Grosse-Brieftasche-Leder-Reise-Etui-fuer-Pass-viele-Kartenfaecher-Ausweis-RFID-NFC-/372912300645 …

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custom made fabric backpack with an extra compartment

Made by Isabell Wambui Mathenge
Tags: bag, bagpack, fabric

Request quote The idea from Michael from Frankfurt: Hello, my niece would like to have a fabric backpack with an extra compartment like the one in the picture, but without the handles on top and in colorful. Dimensions approx. 40*30*15cm. Best wishes from Frankfurt, Micha The result The story of the custom made fabric backpack …

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custom made laptop bag in landscape format

Made by Isabell Wambui Mathenge

Request quote The idea from Margit from Tattendorf: I would like a laptop bag in landscape format for a 15.6" laptop, blue, in a style similar to Isabell Wambui leather, mixed with patterned fabric. It should have 2 handles with approx. 28 cm to carry it on the shoulder. In the front 1 small zipper …

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Custom made wallet

Made by Isabell Wambui Mathenge
Tags: fabric, leather, wallet

Request quote The idea from Adriana from Langenhagen: Hello, I would like to have a wallet that ideally meets the following requirements: – Colour: I like black, grey, bordeaux and blue. It depends on the exact colour combination, but mostly I don't like colourful and shrill things. – Patterns are not mandatory. In this respect …

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Custom made blue laptop bag for a 15.6″ laptop

Made by Isabell Wambui Mathenge
Tags: bag, fabric, leather

Request quote The idea from Margit from Tattendorf: I would like a laptop bag for a 15.6" laptop, blue, in a style similar to that of Isabell Wambui leather, mixed with patterned fabric. It should have 2 handles with approx. 28 cm to carry it on the shoulder. In the front 1 small zipper pocket …

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custom made soft leather bag

Made by Isabell Wambui Mathenge
Tags: bag, leather

Request quote The idea from Gerlinde from Lauda: I would like to have a bag like this made of soft leather: https://www.urbanchangelab.com/favorite-bag/ The bag should not weigh more than 400 grams. The result The story of the custom made soft leather bag: Negotiation phase Production phase The final custom made soft leather bag: Costs to …

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custom made leather laptop sleeve

Made by Isabell Wambui Mathenge
Tags: bag, leather

Request quote The idea from Sven from Düsseldorf: Hello – Habari Yako! I would like a simple leather laptop sleeve for a laptop measuring 38cm x 26cm x 4cm There is also an outside pocket in which smaller items such as a ballpoint pen and headphone cord can be stored. Inside material is left to …

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Special wallet

Made by Isabell Wambui Mathenge
Tags: leather, wallet

Request quote The idea from Dagmar from : I want a special wallet: it should have a zipper so that you can open the wallet once. So the zipper goes around it once. On the left side inside there should be a money clip, on the other side there should be a pocket for cards …

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custom made wallet with a swing top

Made by Isabell Wambui Mathenge
Tags: leather, wallet

Request quote The idea from Marina from Baden-Baden: I would like to have a wallet with a swing top in which there are 2-3 pockets for coins and notes. In another part I need about 12 compartments for cards and 1-2 more side compartments. The structure should be as shown in the pictures. Colour preferably …

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custom made brown leather wallet with zipper

Made by Isabell Wambui Mathenge
Tags: leather, wallet

Request quote The idea from Britta from Lüdinghausen: I would like a brown leather wallet with zipper The result The story of the custom made brown leather wallet with zipper: Negotiation phase Production phase The final custom made brown leather wallet with zipper: Costs to realize this custom made brown leather wallet with zipper Price …

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High-end leather purse

Made by Isabell Wambui Mathenge
Tags: leather, wallet

Request quote The idea from Markus from München: Hello Jochen, hello Urban Change Labers, I have another request right now. I’d like an offer on a high-end leather purse. The part is supposed to last 10 years again, so it can be a bit more expensive. The whole should be made of brown leather (outside) …

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wallet, with only two compartments

Made by Isabell Wambui Mathenge
Tags: leather, wallet

Request quote The idea from Maren from Hollenstedt: I would like to have a kind of wallet, with only two compartments, one for bills, one for cards, 9×6 cm, without zippers, only hinged, leather…. The result The story of the wallet, with only two compartments: Negotiation phase Production phase The final wallet, with only two …

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Custom made pink travel bag which can double up as a gym bag

Made by Isabell Wambui Mathenge
Tags: bag, fashion, featured, handbag

Request quote The idea from Wabaiya from Nairobi: I would like a baby pink travel/luggage bag which can double up as a gym bag. With the name WABAIYA written on one side. The bag should be feminine with a firm base. 1 side pocket and one back pocket. With comfortable straps of about 23in/ 58cm …

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Leather purse

Made by Isabell Wambui Mathenge
Tags: cotton, leather, wallet

Request quote The idea from Lena from Berlin: I would like a leather purse similar to the one presented here. The result The story of the Leather purse: Negotiation phase Production phase The final Leather purse: Costs to realize this Leather purse Price Cost of material Cost of labour Cost of packaging Cost of delivery …

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Custom made Bag with African patterns

Made by Isabell Wambui Mathenge
Tags: bag, handbag, leather

Request quote The idea from Customer from Germany: Bag with African patterns: I am interested in a bag similar to the one presented here – a large, spacious cloth bag, which can be used for shopping as well as for sports/beach. That means a mixture of elegance and robustness, but as light as possible, colors …

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Leather Bags

Made by Isabell Wambui Mathenge
Tags: bag, handbag, leather

This project has been realized by myself, Isabell Mathenge, in Kenya. Material: Leather No.: 7258 High quality Leather bags. Skillfully crafted and designed by local artisans. Tan full grain leather is used with hair on leather details. Request quote Do you want something similar? Do you want your own idea realized? Request quote

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Custom made laptop bag

Made by Isabell Wambui Mathenge
Tags: bag, handbag, laptop bag, leather

Request quote The idea from Ingrid from Berlin: I'd like a laptop bag in that fits a 15.6 inch laptop (the outer dimensions are about as I've shown in the picture). The material should withstand rain and the bag should be zippable. Inside there should be a separate padded compartment for the notebook, as well …

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Custom made chic handbag

Made by Isabell Wambui Mathenge
Tags: bag, handbag, laptop bag, leather

Request quote The idea from Constanze from Berlin – Charlottenburg: Hi, I would be interested in a handbag that is very chic, but I need to be able to place my small 14 Inch (+- Din A4) laptop in it. The leather should be not too thin or weak but certainly without prints. Parts with …

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Custom made for our clients

custom made laptop bag in landscape format

custom made soft leather bag

custom made unisex leather bag

custom made backpack bags for our products (sets)

Custom made storage option for dish brush or sponge

Custom made black and red wallet

A light tan leather duffle bag – 2 Short straps

custom made wallet with the outer dimensions H200mmX B125mm

custom made fabric backpack with an extra compartment

Two custom made face mask plus a matching headscarf

Custom made unisex duffle bag made from dark brown leather

custom made feminin field bag made from fabric

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