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2 custom made Bamileke Stools

2 custom made Bamileke Stools

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Similar: furniture, living room, wood

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2 custom made Bamileke Stools
2 custom made Bamileke Stools
2 custom made Bamileke Stools
2 custom made Bamileke Stools
2 custom made Bamileke Stools
2 custom made Bamileke Stools
2 custom made Bamileke Stools
2 custom made Bamileke Stools
2 custom made Bamileke Stools
2 custom made Bamileke Stools
2 custom made Bamileke Stools
2 custom made Bamileke Stools

The idea from Jasmin from Meggen:

Bamileke Stools in various sizes:
– 5 pcs. approx. D40-55 x W40-55 x H35-55, black and dark brown mixed, sizes mixed
(for outdoor use)

 

 


 

The story of the 2 custom made Bamileke Stools:

Negotiation phase

 

Idea from Jasmin
Idea from Jasmin

 

Esther Oriku 08 Dec 2021 7:29 pm
Hallo Jasmin.
Am happy to provide you with an offer for your idea. The good measurements will be W55 and D45 and the thickness to be 5.cm. Also the best wood that we can use is the soft wood.,that is jacaranda .This will be done by curving and will t be one piece..All the measurements are in centimeters.
Thank you.
Esther
Jasmin 09 Dec 2021 7:45 am
Dear Ester

That sounds perfect. is it possible to have two different measurements?
Thank you

Esther Oriku 09 Dec 2021 8:26 am
Hallo Jasmin.
Thank you for your reply.
IYes its possible to have two sizes that's W50 and D40 H50 but thickness will remain the same for both sides
Esther
Jasmin 09 Dec 2021 2:06 pm
same thikness os fine 😉
Thank you
Esther Oriku 10 Dec 2021 6:10 pm
Hallo Jasmin.
Thank you for your reply. I have understood the measurements. The stools will be two pieces,and will be done by hand curving,.we will join at the bottom. It will take 540 hrs to finish the stools. I can give the prices of the stools.
Thank you.
Esther
Jasmin 14 Dec 2021 9:30 am
That sound good.
Do you put a coat on stools at the end?
Esther Oriku 14 Dec 2021 2:05 pm
Hallo Jasmin
Thank you for your reply. I will apply furnish with stain on them so that they'll be almost the same colour as the sample . Would you like them to shine or not to shine
Thank you.
Esther
Jasmin 17 Dec 2021 3:46 pm
Hi Esther
I prefer not to shine.
I have just spoke to my client about the quantity. We only need 2 Stools. one in brown and one in black. 2 different sizes.
Thank you.
Jasmin
Esther Oriku 19 Dec 2021 7:22 pm
Hi Jasmin
Thank you for your reply. That's ok to make two sizes and the two colours, l have also given the prices for the two stools.
Thank you.
Esther
Esther Oriku 20 Dec 2021 8:51 am
Hi Jasmin
Thank you for your reply. That's ok to make two sizes and two colours. I have also given the prices for the two stools.
Thank you.
Esther

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Production phase

 


2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization
2 custom made Bamileke Stools within custom made realization

 

Esther Oriku 27 Feb 2022 9:07 pm
Hello Jasmin
Thank you for your reply and confirmation of the order of the two ( 2no) stools.
I will start immediately and will send the pictures of the materials once I start
Thank you.
Esther
Jasmin 01 Mar 2022 10:59 am
Dear Ester
Your welcome! I am looking forward to see some pictures.
Beste regards,
Jasmin
Esther Oriku 03 Mar 2022 5:53 am
Dear Jasmin
Thank you for your reply. As soon as I start I will upload the pictures to you step by step.
Thank you .
Esther
Jasmin 14 Mar 2022 8:20 am
I am so excited to see some pictours.
Have a nice day
Esther Oriku 16 Mar 2022 8:57 pm
Hallo Jasmin
Thank you for your reply and sorry for the delay of reply back. I have started the stools. The first one measurements are 40cm D and 45cm H. Also the stools have to diametions H and D. The second stool will be 50cm X 50cm Though there's a challenge of the material especially on the D 50cm.
I have uploaded pictures and videos and will keep on sending step by step.
Thank you.
Esther
Jasmin 17 Mar 2022 9:20 am
Dear Ester
Thank you for the videos. It is so fascinating to be able to see into the production of the Bamilekes.
I am looking forward to see more.
greetings, Jasmin
Esther Oriku 18 Mar 2022 6:51 pm
Hello Jasmine
Thank you for your reply, l have started to shape the bamilekes..
I have uploaded the pictures and videos of the stool.
Thank you.
Esther
Jasmin 21 Mar 2022 9:25 am
Dear Ester
Thank you for the pictures and video!
Greetings
Jasmin
Esther Oriku 22 Mar 2022 10:24 pm
Hallo Jasmin
Thank you for your reply.
I have attached pictures and videos of the stool in progress.
Thank you
Esther
Jasmin 23 Mar 2022 9:16 am
Dear Esther
Thank you for including me in the process with the videos.
It looks great!
Greetings
Jasmin
Esther Oriku 23 Mar 2022 9:42 pm
Hallo Jasmin.
Thank you for your reply
The stool is on progress and have uploaded the pictures and videos.
Thank you.
Edther
Jasmin 01 Apr 2022 9:26 am
Hi Ester,
It is looking good.
Thank you for the videos.
Esther Oriku 03 Apr 2022 12:06 am
Hello Jasmine
Thank you for your reply.. The work is on the process. I have uploaded the video on the progress. I have attached (screenshot) the original picture of the sample to compare with the the one on progress especially the patterns if we are on the same track. .
Thank you.
Esther

Jasmin 04 Apr 2022 10:02 am
Good morning Esther,
I hope you are doing well.
The bamileke looks great, you can continue like that. I am happy with the pattern.
Thank you,
Jasmin
Esther Oriku 07 Apr 2022 7:25 am
Hallo Jasmin ,
Thank you for your reply. Am also happy that the pattern are ok. Am now st the stage of sanding and have uploaded videos and picture.
Thank you
Esther
Jasmin 07 Apr 2022 9:40 am
Good morning Esther,
Thank you for the pictures and video. It is looking good. I am totally happy.
Esther Oriku 12 Apr 2022 12:15 pm
Hallo Jasmin
Thank you for your reply. Am almost finishing thesand paper then I started the furnish.
I have attached videos.
Thank you.
Esther
Jasmin 12 Apr 2022 2:02 pm
Hi Esther,
It looks great! thank you for the videos.

Esther Oriku 12 Apr 2022 2:44 pm
Hallo Jasmin
Thank you for your reply.
More video.
Thank you
Esther
Jasmin 19 Apr 2022 9:36 am
Hi Esther,
I hope you are doing well.
When do you think will you be ready for shipping?

Esther Oriku 19 Apr 2022 10:48 am
Hallo Jasmin
Thank you for your reply.
They will be ready by 27 / 04/ 2022..so the process of shipping will start from that date.
Thank you.
Esther
Jasmin 19 Apr 2022 11:15 am
Dear Esther,
Thank you for the timeline.
Regards, Jasmin
Esther Oriku 24 Apr 2022 9:49 pm
Hallo Jasmin,
Thank you for your reply.Im very sorry for taking long to reply. Im doing the furnishing,leveling and moulding of the first stool.The second stool is on the process though I got a challenge of the shape of the log because the measurements were to be 50cm diameter by 50cm height now the diameter is coming to 48cm but the height remains to be 50cm.
I'm kindly requesting to know if your okay with the measurements being 50cm by 48cm.I have uploaded the pictures of the stools.
Since its hand curving stools we cannot expect a perfect circle like that of a machine but I'll try my best to come out with a good circle.
I'm sorry, I thought I could have finished by 27nth April but due to the challenges of the log of the big stool,I couldn't deliver on time.
Thank you,
Esther.
Jasmin 25 Apr 2022 9:23 am
Hi Esther,
The measurements are OK. It doesn't has to be exact, we want that hand made look. So don't worry.
Best regards,
Jasmin
Esther Oriku 30 Apr 2022 9:11 am
Hello Jasmine
Thank you for your reply. The stools are on the progress, the first one is on the furnish and the second on is on the first stage of burning. I have uploaded the pictures.
Thank you.
Esther
Jasmin 02 May 2022 9:36 am
Hi Esther,
Thank you for the update. Will the red one stay red or will it become more brown?
Best regards,
Jasmin
Esther Oriku 04 May 2022 10:32 am
Hallo Jasmin.
Thank you for your reply. The red stools was still on the process of furnishing that's why it's was looking red.
The stools are complete and they look the dark brown colour and the other stool is black.
Thank you.
Esther
Jasmin 04 May 2022 11:10 am
Hi Esther,
They look Wonderfull…I love them.
I am so excited to have them soon.
Regards,
Jasmin
Esther Oriku 04 May 2022 11:53 am
Hallo Jasmin.
Thank you for your reply. Am so happy for your respond .I will deliver and the process of shipping will start
Thank you.
Esther
Jasmin 04 May 2022 12:22 pm
Perfect, thank you!
Esther Oriku 06 May 2022 7:41 pm
Hallo Jasmin.
Thank you for your reply.
We are arranging to deliver and proceed for shipment.
Thank you
Esther
Jasmin 11 May 2022 8:49 am
Great, thank you and I am looking forward to see them in real life.
Best regards, Jasmin
Esther Oriku 11 May 2022 12:31 pm
Hallo Jasmin
Thank you for your reply.
The process will start for shipment
Thank you
Esther
Jasmin 23 May 2022 1:00 pm
Thank you Esther!
Prisca Noela Waiganjo 16 Jun 2022 11:33 am
Hello Jasmin,
My name is Noel Waiganjo, local operations manager, Nairobi. I'm currently reviewing the quality of the stools. The craftsmanship done is amazing but as you can see in the photos uploaded the stools are not perfectly circular. Esther has explained that this is because the stools are handmade and hence achieving a perfect circle is not easy. I've uploaded photos from different angles, kindly let us know what you think and we'll ship them as soon as possible.

The measurements used on stool 1 are: Diameter 48cm
Height 50cm
Stool 2: Diameter 40cm
Height 46cm

Regards
Noel

Jasmin 16 Jun 2022 2:01 pm
Hi Noel
The stools are perfect the way they are. We are looking for that handcrafted not symmetrical look.
Please ship them as soon as possible.

Best regards,
Jasmin

Esther Oriku 18 Jun 2022 10:52 pm
Hallo Jasmin
Thank you for your reply. I will deliver them to our local manager to make arrangements of shipment as soon as possible.
Thank you.
Esther

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The final 2 custom made Bamileke Stools:

 

2 custom made Bamileke Stools
2 custom made Bamileke Stools
2 custom made Bamileke Stools
2 custom made Bamileke Stools
2 custom made Bamileke Stools
2 custom made Bamileke Stools
2 custom made Bamileke Stools
2 custom made Bamileke Stools
2 custom made Bamileke Stools
2 custom made Bamileke Stools
2 custom made Bamileke Stools
2 custom made Bamileke Stools

Material: Jacaranda wood
Reference: ON005973E-32029

Costs to realize this 2 custom made Bamileke Stools

Price
Cost of material
226.83
Cost of labour
1053.16
Cost of packaging
32.4
Cost of delivery to local operations manager
40.51
Subtotal – payout to craftsman
1352.9
Customer aquisition costs (advertising etc.)
135.29
Handling fee Urban Change Lab
135.29
Shipping costs from Kenya to Switzerland*
0
VAT (Switzerland)*
0
Total
1623.48

*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.

 

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About Esther Oriku

Hello, my name is Esther Oriku. I am a self employed entrepreneur dealing in carved wood and drift wood furniture and home – made accessories.
I have been in business for the last eight years.
My workshop employs five full term wood artisans and three part time artisans.
I also offer apprenticeship service to out of school youth. I look forward to creating your ideas in a professional manner.
I also collaborate with masai women groups in ngong to make eco-sandals made of recycled tyres and beads. the project supports women who educate their children.

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