Stella Gikonyo crafted a versatile brown leather tote for Noel, skillfully blending practicality with elegance, ensuring space for essentials. What's your wish?
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 brown leather tote bag
Negotiation & Planning
custom brown leather tote bag - 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 brown leather tote bag – 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
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| 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 artisan |
97.84
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
9.78
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
9.78
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Kenya* |
0
|
| VAT (Kenya)* |
22.31
|
| Total |
117.4
|
*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.
Each price shown is based on a unique, custom request. Final prices may vary depending on materials, effort, and delivery location.
