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Compact Oval Wallet with Front Pocket & Zipper

Compact Oval Wallet with Front Pocket & Zipper

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Winfred Njoroge crafted a beautifully compact, oval wallet for Marlen, perfectly blending elegance and practicality with a secure zip and handy pocket. What's your wish?

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Customer's rating: ★★★★☆ “(automatic translation)” — Marlen Anwalting , Germany (30. December 2024)…Read more“(automatic translation)” — Marlen Anwalting , Germany (30. December 2024)
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A request by Marlen from Anwalting , Germany

Small round / slightly oval wallet, complete compartment with zipper and a pocket with small flap in front of it
Diameter approx. 9 cm

The Journey of Creating Compact Oval Wallet with Front Pocket & Zipper

Negotiation & Planning

Artisan's Proposals

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Winfred Njoroge (2. December 2024)

Hi Marlen, my name is Winnie, I am an artist who deals with leather and fabric, I have to admit that your desired wallet is amazing and I would love to make it. I have a few questions concerning your desired wallet to better understand it. Is the circular oval 18cm when open and 9cm when closed? Also how many compartments are there (bill compartment, card slots) is the zipper a coin slot? Once I get the feedback I shall have a clear picture of the whole design plus where the flap is placed. Thank you very much for choosing urban change lab to make your desired wallet 🤗. Have a lovely one😊.

Kind regards
Winnie

Marlen (2. December 2024)

Hello Winnie, I have attached another photo, color brown please.
It should be kept super simple.
Only one large compartment with zipper. On the newly attached photo there is another compartment at the front with a zipper, which should be replaced with the mentioned compartment with a short flap for snapping (photo of the flap attached). The case should be very simple and narrow. No card compartments and not to fold open
Thank you very much!
Marlen (Automatic translation)

Winfred Njoroge (3. December 2024)

Hello Marlen, I've attached a picture of a miniature wallet following the directions, kindly let me know if im correct, also concerning the first compartment labeled 1st should it be a little shorter or the same size as the other compartments(there's 2 pictures one full length and the other one folded ) also is the zipper half way or 3/4 of the wallet?
I have also attached pictures of the brown leather . Thank you 😊.

Kind regards
Winfred

Marlen (4. December 2024)

Looks very good already, the darkest brown of the leather please. The size of the first pocket please 3/4.
Thickness of the whole 1cm
Oval, height 8 cm, width 10,cm
1st pocket please 3/4 and then the thin leather strip with print head.
By when could I receive this? It should be a Christmas present (Automatic translation)

Winfred Njoroge (4. December 2024)

Hi Marlen, thank you for your response, I now have a clear picture of what you want. I shall use the darkest shed of brown I can get, one final question is about the zip for the other compartment, is it half way? Yes it'll be ready and delivered before Christmas 🤗🤗.

Kind regards
Winfred

Marlen (4. December 2024)

Hello, the zipper should go over half of the purse. I have also attached a photo where you can perhaps see how long the zipper should be.
Then I can confirm the order in the next step
Thank you! (Automatic translation)

Winfred Njoroge (4. December 2024)

Hello, thank you very much for sending the photos, I now have a clear picture of what you want. I had a totally different idea before you sent the last 2 pictures. I shall go get the leather tomorrow and start as I want this festive season to be the best for you.

Kind regards
Winfred

Crafting Process

Artisan’s Progress Updates

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Winfred Njoroge (5. December 2024)

Hi Marlen, thank you very much for confirming your order, I am going to buy the materials and start, I'll also be sending you pictures of the process to make you feel as though your part of the craftsmanship 😊.

Kind regards
Winfred

Marlen (5. December 2024)

Thank you very much! (Automatic translation)

Winfred Njoroge (8. December 2024)

Hi Marlen, here's a picture of the work in progress. I shall send you more as i continue. So far so good. 😊.

Winfred

Marlen (9. December 2024)

Good morning, very nice color of the leather (Automatic translation)

Winfred Njoroge (12. December 2024)

Hello, thank you, i should be telling you that, very nice colour you chose ..... This is the progress, just remaining to punch holes and assemble everything together. Im also doing the final polish before i assemble them as shown above.

Kind regards
Winfred

Marlen (12. December 2024)

Wow looks great! Thanks for the update! (Automatic translation)

Winfred Njoroge (12. December 2024)

Your most welcome. I forgot to ask, the front pocket with a clip, what are you going to be putting to get a clear picture .
Winfred

Marlen (12. December 2024)

Hello, please such a print head. I have attached a photo of it. To stow small notes individual bills
Thank you very much (Automatic translation)

Winfred Njoroge (12. December 2024)

Great, thank you very much. I have black print head is that okay if i use it?

Marlen (12. December 2024)

Yes black is perfectly ok (Automatic translation)

Winfred Njoroge (16. December 2024)

Good morning , is it possible to kindly send me a video of the wallet, top bottom, sides and the inside? Thank you very much.

Marlen (16. December 2024)

Hello, unfortunately not, do not have it available for the next few days
I'm starting to be a little afraid that I won't get the wallet by Christmas
You also have to take shipping into account. (Automatic translation)

Winfred Njoroge (16. December 2024)

Itll be ready, im confident.... I want to finish it today kindly.... The connection of the 1cm is the one making me think very much. Is the thickness 1 inch or 1cm because 1cm is too small for connecting the three pieces together..... Thats why i was asking for the top and side pictures once ive seen its easy to connect them... Because ive tried connecting and the thickness is too small.

Marlen (16. December 2024)

I have attached all the pictures I have. I want it to be as narrow and thin as possible.
Thank you! (Automatic translation)

Winfred Njoroge (16. December 2024)

Thank you very much. Let me get back to you with the end result at night kindly. 😊

Marlen (16. December 2024)

Thank you very much! (Automatic translation)

Winfred Njoroge (19. December 2024)

Hello Marlen, sorry for the late response, yes its going to come before christmas. Dhl is very fast… I have sent you pictures of the completed work, I had to redo the wallet not once not twice but three times… Just finished…. The first leather tore when doing the hand threading making me find another material which also backfired badly…. I took time in finding the third one and since I didn't have time I sacrificed day and nights for it to be completed as i gave you my word…. Kindly confirm if its what you had requested for it to be dispersed to the office . Thank you very much and merry christmas 😊..
Kind regards
Winfred

Marlen (19. December 2024)

Looks great thanks! (Automatic translation)

Victoria Achieng (19. December 2024)

Hey Marlen,

this is Vicky, the local operations manager. I just received your wallet tonight and made some photos. The overall quality looks good. Kindly have a look at the photos and check that the wallet completely meets your expectations and specifications. If you confirm tonight I can ship tomorrow.

Kind regards,
Vicky (Local Operations Manager)

Marlen (19. December 2024)

Hello, yes I can confirm that looks very good! Please send it as soon as possible.
Have a nice evening! (Automatic translation)

The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade

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Reference: ON015532E-72974

Detailed Cost Breakdown

Price
Cost of material
30.74
Cost of labour
19.21
Cost of packaging
2.31
Cost of delivery to local operations manager
2.31
Subtotal – payout to artisan
54.57
Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.)
5.46
Handling fee Urban Change Lab
5.46
Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany*
25.31
VAT (Germany)*
17.25
Total
108.05

*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.

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About Winfred Njoroge

Winfred Njoroge is a passionate craftswoman based Nairobi , known for her exceptional leather goods that blend both artistry and functionality. With projects completed through Urban Change Lab, Winfred continues to hone her craft, transforming raw leather into beautiful, bespoke pieces. Her dedication and love for craftsmanship shine through in every creation, making Winfred a recognized artisan in her community.

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