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custom brown leather tote bag

custom brown leather tote bag

Stella GikonyoCustom made by Stella Gikonyo
Similar: bag, leather, tote bag
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custom brown leather tote bag
custom brown leather tote bag
custom brown leather tote bag
custom brown leather tote bag
custom brown leather tote bag
custom brown leather tote bag
custom brown leather tote bag
custom brown leather tote bag

The idea from Prisca Noela Waiganjo from :

I would like a brown leather tote bag that can accommodate my laptop and day to day stuff i.e phone, books, purse etc. I have uploaded a photo of what I'd like. I'm open to more suggestions.

 

 

The customer’s rating:

Noel 11 Apr 2022 8:54 am
I love my bag!
Thank you Stella!


 

 

The story of the custom brown leather tote bag:

Negotiation phase

 

Idea from Prisca Noela Waiganjo

Offer from Stella Gikonyo within negotiation
Offer from Stella Gikonyo within negotiation
Offer from Stella Gikonyo within negotiation
Offer from Stella Gikonyo within negotiation
Offer from Stella Gikonyo within negotiation
Offer from Stella Gikonyo within negotiation
Offer from Stella Gikonyo within negotiation
Offer from Stella Gikonyo within negotiation
Offer from Stella Gikonyo within negotiation

 

Stella Gikonyo 25 Feb 2022 4:52 pm
Good day Noel,
I trust this message finds you im good health.
We are happy to provide an offer as follows:
Customize the bag to carry a 14" laptop with adjustable straps.
Add a padded compartment for the laptop and 2 phone pockets as per the attached image.
We propose to use Chestnut leather as per the image.
I have included brighter tans for your selection.
I have added anotjef designto consider.
Please advise the laptop size you would want to fit in the bag like 14"

We look forward to your feedback.

With thanks
Gikonyo Stellar

Noel 28 Feb 2022 9:38 am
Hello Stella
My initial deign works best for me.
Chest nut leather will do
My laptop is on average 15 inches by 15 inches. I'm not sure but I'll double check

Regards
Noel

Stella Gikonyo 28 Feb 2022 10:32 am
Good day Noel,
Please confirm the laptop size.
We have adjusted the price to reflect the additional materials required for a 15" laptop bag while we maintain the labor cost.
Yes, we will use the chestnut leather.
WE have attached the linings for your selection between Dark brown cotton (Dacron ) & African print fabric

Noel 28 Feb 2022 12:30 pm
Hello Stella,

Kindly work with 15 inches.
Dark brown cotton lining will work.

Regards
Noel

Stella Gikonyo 28 Feb 2022 1:05 pm
Hi Noel,
Your feedback is well received.
We will work with 15" & use dark brown cotton lining.

With thanks,
Gikonyo Stellar

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Production phase

 


custom brown leather tote bag within custom made realization
custom brown leather tote bag within custom made realization
custom brown leather tote bag within custom made realization
custom brown leather tote bag within custom made realization
custom brown leather tote bag within custom made realization
custom brown leather tote bag within custom made realization
custom brown leather tote bag within custom made realization
custom brown leather tote bag within custom made realization
custom brown leather tote bag within custom made realization
custom brown leather tote bag within custom made realization
custom brown leather tote bag within custom made realization
custom brown leather tote bag within custom made realization
custom brown leather tote bag within custom made realization

 

Stella Gikonyo 05 Mar 2022 9:13 am
Good day Noel,
We thank you for your order.
We will be procuring all accessories on Monday, ready to get started with generating the design on Tuesday.

We are excited about this project and we cant wait to realize your design.

With thanks,
Gikonyo Stellar

Noel 09 Mar 2022 2:52 pm
Hello Stella
looking forward to the images.

Regards
Noel

Stella Gikonyo 10 Mar 2022 5:22 am
Good day Noel,

We have procured the Leather and Accessories as per your design.
We will proceed to generate the design towards production and update you.
We are confident in realizing your design that meets your needs.

With thanks,
Gikonyo Stellar

Noel 13 Mar 2022 10:57 am
Thank you Stellar
Looking forward to the production videos and progress
Thank you
Enjoy your weekend!
Stella Gikonyo 14 Mar 2022 2:53 pm
Good day Noel,
I trust you are keeping well.
We have made progress and finalized on the bag.
Please review the photos. We hopeyou love the finished product.

With thanks
Gikonyo Stellar

Noel 15 Mar 2022 3:03 pm
Hey Stellar

I love the bag, Thank You.
Though I'm a bit sad that you didn't share more videos within the realization for a better insight. Maybe next time.
I believe it's now ready for shipment.
Thank you!

Regards
Noel

Stella Gikonyo 15 Mar 2022 4:32 pm
Good day Noel.
Thank you for your feedback.
We will be sure to share more videos in the future .
We realized the project in the middle of another deadline and we wanted to respect your order by not taking too long after the approval.
We hope you will enjoy the bag and as we have made it very functional as work bag.

With thanks,
Gikonyo Stellar

Noel 15 Mar 2022 4:51 pm
Thank you Stella

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The final custom brown leather tote bag:

 

custom brown leather tote bag
custom brown leather tote bag
custom brown leather tote bag
custom brown leather tote bag
custom brown leather tote bag
custom brown leather tote bag
custom brown leather tote bag
custom brown leather tote bag

Material: Pull up Leather, Ykk zipper & slider, Antique Brass Screw stand
Reference: ON006260E-33794

Costs to realize this custom brown leather tote bag

Price
Cost of material
68.71
Cost of labour
25.49
Cost of packaging
2.02
Cost of delivery to local operations manager
1.62
Subtotal – payout to craftsman
97.84
Customer aquisition costs (advertising etc.)
9.78
Handling fee Urban Change Lab
9.78
Shipping costs from Kenya to Kenya*
0
Total
117.4

*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.

 

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About Stella Gikonyo

My name is Gikonyo Stella, from Nairobi Kenya. I work with cowhide leather and canvas under Almasi Couture.
In Almasi couture we serve our customers by offering them customized and functional leather goods. We are focused on meeting our clients specific needs away form one size fits all.
Our product range cuts across: Travel bags, Briefcases, Tote bags, Laptop bags, Backpacks, Wallets, Belts, Fedoras & Accessories. We employ hand-stitching , beading & African fabric to create contemporarily pieces for the global consumer.
We work with underprivileged women in the beading category as a way of creating economic empowerments to women.
We are proudly Made in Kenya with a global outreach

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