Brigid Momanyi crafted 235 vibrant face masks for Jyotsna, blending African prints with skillful touch to complement her jewelry venture. What's your wish?
A request by Jyotsna from Esher, United Kingdom
I would like an estimate for 100 Face masks like the one that Archana from Germany had ordered: https://www.urbanchangelab.com/masks/
I am based in United Kingdom and am originally from Kenya. Currently I am working on my website to sell brass jewellery from Kenya and this would be a great addition. I am inspired by the African prints.
Archana’s masks cost her 294 euros (all in incl. Tax and Shipping). I would be grateful if you could like me know what the cost would be be sourcing 100 masks would be?
Kind Regards
Jyotsna
The Journey of Creating 235 face masks
Negotiation & Planning
Artisan's Proposals
Hey Jyotsna,
I would really love to realize your idea on the masks. Unfortunately, I may not be able to realize the masks at the same prize. Reason being in Archanas case I used 100 per cent recycled fabrics from leftover fabric in my shop which I no longer have. I would therefore have to incur extra costs in sourcing for the fabrics needed to realize the masks.
I shall however really try to give you the best possible price on the same
Looking forward to your positive response and working together.
Looking forward to your positive response and working together.
Hey Jyotsna,
I would really love to realize your idea on the masks. Unfortunately, I may not be able to realize the masks at the same prize. Reason being in Archanas case I used 100 per cent recycled fabrics from leftover fabric in my shop which I no longer have. I would therefore have to incur extra costs in sourcing for the fabrics needed to realize the masks.
I shall however really try to give you the best possible price on the same.
Looking forward to your response and please don't hesitate in case of any questions.
Would you be able to send the masks to a contact I have in Nairobi and they can then send the goods. I maybe able to save some money on the shipping costs. Also Is it feasible to share me with me what sort of patterns would you be obtaining.
Thanks
Thank you for your response. I have shared some prints that I have in store. Yes I can deliver within Nairobi once I am through with production
I loved some of the blue and purple prints that you had done for Archana. Do you have any like those. Once I place an order how do I pay for it and also how long does it take to produce.
Thanks so much for your help.
I wouldn't guarantee I can find the exact fabrics in the market as they usually change but I will check. Once we are decided on the prints and all information required to start the system will direct you on how to carry on with the payment process. From the day of approval, it would take me 3days to produce the masks.
Will you be able to send me any more prints.
Could you please let me know ? Or do I have to decide on the above prints. Thanks a lot.
Hey Jyotsna, I have a couple of pictures of more fabric that I took from the market. Guess I could share them with you then we could pick it up from there.
Hi Brigid
I have picked 7 pieces and would like to have 200 masks. Please let me know what is the best price you will be able to do for me. Once agreed I will also give you the address in Nairobi where it needs to be delivered .
Thanks a lot
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you for your much anticipated response.
I would love to realize the request at a discounted price of 200 Kenya shillings. Also, 6 fabrics would be enough as opposed to seven. Kindly share the fabrics chosen as well out of the bunch so that I may have a clear understanding of the same.
I have crossed out the fabrics that I donot want with a red line and so there are only 6 pieces left.
Could you please also include the shipment price to UK in your quote.
Thanks a lot for your help.
Thank you for the feedback. I have all the information I need to start. Shipping to the UK would roughly cost 100 euros.
Crafting Process
Artisan’s Progress Updates
I have all the information needed. Let me start on the so that they are really add y for shipping this coming week
I have all the information needed. I have started on the realization so that they are ready for shipping this coming week. I have attached a sample of one of the mask patterns
They look so lovely. I can't wait to receive them.
Thanks
Thank you for the positive feedback. I will be through with production by Sunday. And have them shipped to the operations manager ready for shipping to you.
Thank you for the positive feedback. I have attached a video of the progress
So lovely to see them actually being made. What is the name of the tailor ? What part of Nairobi is he based?
We work together. His name is John. We are based in kabiria.
That’s great. When will you be shipping them? Can you send me a video of you making them?Thanks a lot
I have already sent them out for the company to ship. I have also attached a video while I am also making Some of the masks.
Hey, I ended up using 5 full fabrics to the max and the sixth fabric very little of it. I am sending them today. I have also attached a video as requested
Can't wait to receive them. I think there is a problem with the videos.
The first one I can only hear then sound and the second one states " not found error 404".
Sorry for the late response. really really sorry. been having phone trouble. there seems to be an issue with the videos when. upload probably because of the upload format because on my end they are working. kindly allow me to film another video and upload it by tomorrow
i have reuploaded the file.
I have re-uploaded the file.
Once you confirm, the masks will be shipped.
I confirm for the masks to be shipped. Can’t wait to receive them? They look so lovely. Thanks so much.
You are welcome
You are welcome
With regards to the other masks from the remaining fabric apart from tailoring you will still have to pay for the other inputs that go into the masks which are the interlining elastic and related costs
With regards to the other masks from the remaining fabric apart from tailoring you will still have to pay for the other inputs that go into the masks which are the interlining elastic and related costs. The cost will be 150 each for the rest
With regards to the other masks from the remaining fabric apart from tailoring you will still have to pay for the other inputs that go into the masks which are the interlining elastic and related costs. The cost will be 150 each for the rest. The remaining fabric could comfortably give about more masks thus the total extra cost coming to about 5250
I agree to the cost. Please go ahead. Thanks
Thank you for the go ahead.
Thanks.
The masks are ready. I have attached a photo of the same.
The masks look lovely. When will you ship them? Do I need to do anything? Thanks
I have already shipped the masks to the local operations partner who will now be in charge of shipping it to you
Thanks. I haven’t heard yet from the operations partner.
Final Delivery – The Completed Piece in Photos
Customer Photos After Delivery
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON003758E-15454
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
155.37
|
| Cost of labour |
217.95
|
| Cost of packaging |
8.63
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
8.63
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
390.58
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
39.06
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
39.06
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to United Kingdom* |
175
|
| VAT (United Kingdom)* |
0
|
| Total |
643.7
|
*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.
