Virginia Kariuki crafted a sleek black and red wallet just for Benjamin, perfectly blending style and practicality for his motorbike rides. What's your wish?
A request by Benjamin from Langenhagen, Germany
I need a black and red wallet to ride a motorbike where a car license fits in.
The dimensions of the compartment for the car license would be at least 7.5cm x 11.6cm.
There is always only something for the car license without a wallet
or a wallet that’s too big for a car license. A money clip for the bills would suffice.
I’ll attach photos of a sample, but it won’t fit a car license.
It’s supposed to look like this. Gladly in leather / also imitation leather in black / red
The Journey of Creating Custom made black and red wallet
Negotiation & Planning
Custom made black and red wallet - design ideas and artisan proposals
Hi Benjamin,
Thank you for your order. I'd love to fulfil this order for you
Here is a photo of something that I have already. We can use it together with the images you've sent to get to something that works for you.
As for the money clip, I can't make any promises on getting it but I'll will let you know when we talk next if I'll have managed to source it.
Everything else I think we can discuss, I'd rather use real leather for you to receive the best value for your money.
Regards,
Virginia
Hi Benjamin,
Trust that your weekend is going well. Here are samples of the leather I have in stock as well as samples of s card holder design. I'd love to work on a design based on the wallet you have and the sample photos I have sent if you like it.
Regards,
Virginia.
08 Dec 2020 6:42 pm: Benjamin
Hello, Virginia,
the colours of the leather look good. That would be okay.
There are not enough compartments. According to your pictures, there are only two. It also seems too small for me, if only a business card would fit in there like in the photo. I can get a cover just for the car license here on site. But then the possibilities for change, credit cards and bank notes are missing
I need compartments for change, credit cards and a compartment for banknotes or clips.
Hello Benjamin,
I see what you mean. Please find an attached photo of a sketch I have made. The parts shaded in a black pen will be the black leather and the rest in red. The card compartments, the coins compartment and the cash compartments will be lined using black cotton fabric.
I was thinking to stitch in red for aesthetics.
If there’s anything else you’d like added to the wallet let me know, I am yet to get a money clip to attach unfortunately but it will have a notes partition.
Also, please find a revised quote. Apologies for this inconvenience.
I hope the sketch is understandable. But I’ll be available in case of any questions, suggestions or clarifications
Regards
Virginia K
Please find attached images of the sketch
Kind regards
Virginia K
14 Dec 2020 9:22 am: Benjamin
Hello, Virginia,
Yeah, I think it fits.
Thank you very much.
Wonderful.
Hi Benjamin
Ok perfect . Let me start working on it. I'll have an update for you tomorrow.
Regards
Virginia.
Crafting Process
How to make a Custom made black and red wallet – work in progress
Hi Benjamin,
Today we worked on preparing and cutting the leather. Here is how the layout is.
I'll have some videos for you on the rest including the sawing process next.
18 Dec 2020 9:21 am: Benjamin
Hi Virginia,
looks good. Looking forward to it!
Have a nice weekend and don't stress too much.
Many greetings
Benjamin
Hi Benjamin,
Here are the videos as promised. Incase you have any changes you’d like made, let me know.
It’s a pleasure.
Lovely weekend.
Love and light
Virginia K
19 Dec 2020 8:32 pm: Benjamin
Hi Virginia,
I like what I saw. The important thing is that the car license fits in. 7,5cm x 11,6cm. That is very important. Can of course also be 8cm x 12 cm.
Then I have a perfect wallet for motorcycling.
Thank you very much and have a nice evening.
Many greetings
Benjamin
Hi Benjamin,
Here are the photos including the measurements.
Hope you had a great weekend:)
21 Dec 2020 10:48 am: Benjamin
Hello Virginia,
yes I think that fits. My weekend was the same as always.... Not much happened. We're staying home all the time because of the pandemic.
I hope your weekend was better.
Wish you a good start into this week!
Many greetings
Benjamin Korngiebel
Hi Benjamin,
Great. I’ll make it ready for shipping if there are no changes. It was great working on this project 😊
Sorry to hear that.
My weekend was good. We had a pop up market got to mingle though we observed the protocols the best way sanitizing and masked up... safety comes first.
Hopefully next year will be better.
Love and light,
Virginia K
22 Dec 2020 4:14 pm: Benjamin
Hi Virgina,
yes wonderful. Thank you so much for your work.
Won't be making any more changes.
Wish you all the best and Merry Christmas (if that's what you celebrate).
Maybe see you next time
Many greetings
Benjamin Korngiebel
Hey Benjamin, My name is Noel Waiganjo, local operations manager, Kenya. I currently have your wallet for quality check. I have uploaded a photo of the wallet that looks a bit not neat. The tailor has informed me that it fades with time. Kindly have a look and let me know if you're comfortable with it.
Kind regards
Noel
Hey Benjamin,
My name is Noel Waiganjo, local operations manager, Kenya. I currently have your wallet for quality check. I have uploaded a photo of the wallet that looks a bit not neat on some edges. The tailor has informed me that it fades with time. I have also uploaded photos with respective measurements. Kindly have a look and let me know if you're comfortable with it.
Kind regards
Noel
Hey Benjamin,
My name is Noel Waiganjo, local operations manager, Kenya. I currently have your wallet for quality check. I have uploaded a photo of the wallet that looks a bit not neat on some edges. The tailor has informed me that it fades with time. I have also uploaded photos with respective measurements. Kindly have a look and let me know if you're comfortable with it.
Kind regards
Noel
18 Jan 2021 3:52 pm: Benjamin
Hi Noel,
I thank you for the honesty.
It's ok with me. I'm releasing it.
Thank you very much for the effort.
Final Delivery – The Completed Piece in Photos
Customer Photos After Delivery
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON004510E-20517
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
10.05
|
| Cost of labour |
13.14
|
| Cost of packaging |
0.77
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
0.39
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
0
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
0
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
0
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany* |
10
|
| VAT (Germany)* |
0
|
| Total |
46.68
|
*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.
