Stella Gikonyo made Noel a warm, practical leather tote that carries daily essentials with ease and style, shaped around a simple, elegant need. What's your wish? →
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This Custom Leather Tote Bag for 15-Inch Laptop was made by Stella Gikonyo as a work-ready leather tote for carrying a laptop and everyday essentials in one bag. The finished piece is a useful example for anyone exploring a custom leather office tote with a padded laptop section, practical inner pockets, and a classic chestnut finish.
- Request: A brown leather tote bag was requested for daily use, with enough room for a 15-inch laptop as well as essentials like a phone, books, and a purse.
- Final result: The completed bag was made in chestnut leather with adjustable straps, a dark brown cotton lining, and a structured interior designed to work well as a functional work bag.
- Design details: Inside, the tote included a padded laptop compartment and two phone pockets, combining a clean exterior with practical organization for commuting or office use.
- Process: The project updates confirmed leather and accessories were sourced first, then the bag moved into production and was shared again once finished with photos of the completed piece.
- Helpful for: This project is a strong reference if you want a custom leather tote for a 15-inch laptop, especially if you need a professional everyday bag with protective storage and simple internal compartments.
Every unique piece tells a story. What’s yours?
This design was custom-made exclusively for Noel. Let it inspire you: customize this design to fit your vision or start with a completely new idea. You chat directly with our artisans, and we handle the secure process.
A request by Noel from , Kenya
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 Journey of Creating Custom Leather Tote Bag for 15-Inch Laptop
Negotiation & Planning
Custom Leather Tote Bag for 15-Inch Laptop - design ideas and artisan proposals
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
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
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
Hello Stella,
Kindly work with 15 inches.
Dark brown cotton lining will work.
Regards
Noel
Hi Noel,
Your feedback is well received.
We will work with 15" & use dark brown cotton lining.
With thanks,
Gikonyo Stellar
Crafting Process
How to make a Custom Leather Tote Bag for 15-Inch Laptop – work in progress
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
Hello Stella
looking forward to the images.
Regards
Noel
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
Thank you Stellar
Looking forward to the production videos and progress
Thank you
Enjoy your weekend!
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
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
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
Thank you Stella
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON006260E-33794
Cost structure of this project
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
68.71
|
| Cost of labour |
25.49
|
| Cost of packaging |
2.02
|
| Local Transport to photoshoot and parcel drop-off |
1.62
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
97.84
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
9.78
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
9.78
|
| Total (excluding shipping & taxes) |
117.4
|
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