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custom made backpack with the shape of Africa and Benin

custom made backpack with the shape of Africa and Benin

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Gabriel Ogombo crafted a unique backpack for Tran Bao Tram, combining elegance and practicality with a design featuring the shapes of Africa and Benin. What's your wish?

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Customer's rating: ★★★★★ “The bag looks much nicer than I thought. The craftsman is so talented. If I need another product ma…Read more“The bag looks much nicer than I thought. The craftsman is so talented. If I need another product made of leather, I will definitely choose him.” — Tran Bao Tram Berlin, Germany (7. May 2022)
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A request by Tran Bao Tram from Berlin, Germany

Hello,

I would like a bag like this: https://www.urbanchangelab.com/custom-made-fabric-backpack-with-an-extra-compartment/
with some modifications:
– having a padded laptop compartment
– the front of the bag will have the shape of Africa and Benin (see the picture).

In case it is too complicated, then I am open to your suggestions for modification.
The price should be from 100 to 200 euros.

Thank you,

Tram

The Journey of Creating custom made backpack with the shape of Africa and Benin

Negotiation & Planning

Artisan's Proposals

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Gabriel Ogombo (16. November 2021)

Hello Tram, I'm happy to work on this order.
The Benin flag on the top right may be done via embroidery if I'm able to source a ready made Benin flag. The bag will be made from all leather but in two tones, the Africa pocket will be black and the main body will be a colour from the flag of Benin. What would you prefer

Tran Bao Tram (19. November 2021)

Hello Grabriel,

First, I am sorry for my late reply. And thank you for agreeing on working on my order.

The Benin flag on the top right may be done via embroidery if I'm able to source a ready made Benin flag > this is a good idea. Either a Benin flag on the top right or a Benin map on the African map (like in my picture). If it is the Benin map, the map can be in 3 colors (green, yellow, red).

The bag will be made from all leather but in two tones, the Africa pocket will be black and the main body will be a color from the flag of Benin. > "all from the leather" sounds good.
- The pocket should be black with the shape of African map. Can it be about 5 cm thick with the zipper to open it?
- About the main body: do you think its nicer if it is more colorful? I prefer anything that reminds me of Africa. For example, this color: https://www.urbanchangelab.com/custom-made-fabric-backpack-with-an-extra-compartment/. In case you cant open this link, I will send you the picture.

And also I hope that the bag will have a padded laptop compartment.

Again, I thank you for your time.

Best regards,

Tram

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Gabriel Ogombo (22. November 2021)

Hello Tram, nice to hear from you again.

I'm afraid the map will be too small to use three colours.

Yes, the bag will have a padded laptop compartment.

Yes, we can do a colourful fabric on the main body like the one in the link you sent.

The zip on the pocket can be 5cm thick but I think it will bulge out too much. Can we reduce it a bit?

Gabriel.

Tran Bao Tram (26. November 2021)

Hello Gabriel,

Thank you again 🙂

I'm afraid the map will be too small to use three colours. > Then I think the Benin map is ok (and it should be on the top right of the bag)

Yes, the bag will have a padded laptop compartment. > Thank you

Yes, we can do a colourful fabric on the main body like the one in the link you sent. > Thank you. Have you found any colourful fabric so far? If yes, can I see and choose 1 of them?

The zip on the pocket can be 5cm thick but I think it will bulge out too much. Can we reduce it a bit? > Ah, I mean: can the pocket (in front of the bag, black color, with the shape of African map) be 5 cm thick (not the zipper is 5cm thick)? The pocket can bulge out a bit (like 3D). I also attached a picture to visualize my idea (I hope it is understandable).

https://www.google.com/search?q=3d+african+map&rlz=1C1CHBF_deDE901DE901&sxsrf=AOaemvJPSqaNMPvbw-Qd0vguY0HeyOT2OQ:1637913752161&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj1l_qayLX0AhW8iP0HHbuTCLUQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1280&bih=552&dpr=2.5#imgrc=_yeb2kTTS5RquM
> I mean, I would like to have a 3D African map "attached" to the bag (African map pocket, black color, in leather, sewed in front of the bag)

I hope my description is clear enough for you 🙂 In case it is not, then feel free to ask 🙂

Thank you and best regards

Tram

Gabriel Ogombo (29. November 2021)

Alright, let me look for colourful fabric and let you know.

Gabriel Ogombo (30. November 2021)

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Gabriel Ogombo (30. November 2021)

Hello Tram
I’ll be getting the fabric on Friday. Otherwise, I have all the information required to start the project

Tran Bao Tram (7. December 2021)

Hello Gabriel,

I hope the idea of the pocket is clear for you
(This: The zip on the pocket can be 5cm thick but I think it will bulge out too much. Can we reduce it a bit? > Ah, I mean: can the pocket (in front of the bag, black color, with the shape of African map) be 5 cm thick (not the zipper is 5cm thick)? The pocket can bulge out a bit (like 3D). I also attached a picture to visualize my idea (I hope it is understandable).

If it is clear, then I am satisfied.
How is the fabric? Which color is it? If possible, can you let me see the fabric before making the bag?

I thank you again, Gabriel, for everything!

Tram

Gabriel Ogombo (17. December 2021)

Hello Tram,

I've attached photos of the African fabric for you to choose and a photo of a travel wallet to show the colour of leather we intend to use.

Gabriel Ogombo (20. December 2021)

Hello Tram,

I've attached photos of the African fabric for you to choose and a photo of a travel wallet to show the colour of leather we intend to use

Tran Bao Tram (21. December 2021)

Hello Gabriel,

Great!

photo of a travel wallet to show the colour of leather we intend to use > perfect!
20211217_112808.jpg > I like this color.

Thank you soo much and have a nice Xmas!

Tram

Gabriel Ogombo (23. December 2021)

Alright, thanks.

Tran Bao Tram (18. January 2022)

Thank you.

Gabriel Ogombo (24. January 2022)

You're welcome.

Crafting Process

Artisan’s Progress Updates

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Gabriel Ogombo (10. February 2022)

We are almost done with the bag. I have attached photos of the progress of making the map of Africa herein. I'll attach more tomorrow once the bag is finished.

Tran Bao Tram (13. February 2022)

thank you!

Gabriel Ogombo (16. February 2022)

Hello Tram 😊
We're glad to report that the bag is ready.

Tran Bao Tram (16. February 2022)

Hello Gabriel,

Great! Thank you sooo much!

Tram

Gabriel Ogombo (21. February 2022)

Hey Tram. The bag is finished. Find attached photos of final product

Tran Bao Tram (25. February 2022)

Thank you so much

Gabriel Ogombo (14. March 2022)

Hey Tram. Just doing some finishing touches. Should be done by Wednesday.

Tran Bao Tram (16. March 2022)

Hey Gabriel,

Thank you soo much

Gabriel Ogombo (23. March 2022)

Hello, the bag is complete and ready for dispatch. We changed how we stitched the africa for a neater finish.

Tran Bao Tram (23. March 2022)

Heii Gabriel,

Thank you for everything

Gabriel Ogombo (30. March 2022)

Hello Tram,

I've Sent photos of the bag. Kindly give us go-ahead to send the bag.

Tran Bao Tram (31. March 2022)

Hello Gabriel,

Thank you so much. It is so nice. Yes, you can send it to me 🙂

Tram

The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade

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Reference: ON005923E-31640

Detailed Cost Breakdown

Price
Cost of material
80.77
Cost of labour
24.23
Cost of packaging
8.08
Cost of delivery to local operations manager
4.04
Subtotal – payout to artisan
117.12
Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.)
11.71
Handling fee Urban Change Lab
11.71
Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany*
20
VAT (Germany)*
30.5
Total
191.04

*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.

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