Walter Omundo skillfully crafted a sleek black leather backpack, blending style and practicality, to perfectly fulfill Naomi's vision. What's your wish?
A request by Naomi from Nairobi, Kenya
A black leather back pack
The Journey of Creating Custom made black leather back pack
Negotiation & Planning
Custom made black leather back pack - design ideas and artisan proposals
Hello Naomi, I am happy to provide an offer for your idea. I have uploaded a photo of my previous work showing the kind of leather suitable for your bag. Looking forward to bring your idea to life. Thanks. Walter
Hello Walter, thank you for responding to my request. However, i would like the same exact material used in the photo that i posted to beused. I don't think the material used in the sample you have shared is the same as the one I have posted. Thank you.
Hello Naomi, I have uploaded leather with prints, kindly have a look at it and advise. Thanks
Do you have leather that is of smooth texture and yet strong enough to hold?
Hi Naomi, I've added some photos, kindly check and advise. Thanks
Hello, we can work with the black material you've posted.
Hello Naomi, thanks for sample approval. I'll now begin to bring your idea to life.
Okay.
Crafting Process
How to make a Custom made black leather back pack – work in progress
Hi, Naomi, thanks for the order confirmation. I'll proceed to purchase the right materials. Would you provide dimensions if you have so that after end of production you find a backpack that will suit the intended purpose. Thank you
It should be big enough to fit an A4 size book and it should have enough storage space.
Hello Naomi, thanks for the details provided. I ll keep you posted soon on the progress.
Okay, thank you.
Hi Naomi, I have uploaded some photos showing the progress. Kindly have a look. Thank you
Hello, this bag looks smaller than tbag i had posted above
Hi, what dimensions were you expecting the bag to have coz I asked you the same question earlier.
Hello, let it be a carry on size.
22" ×14" ×9" (Inches)(Lenght+Width+Height)
Hi Naomi, I did 13H by 6w by10, inches. The size you provided second time is too big and can cost more than the agreed price
It's not too big. That is standard size for a carry on bag. And it is what i had suggested when i posted the first image for the bag.
Hello Naomi, am sorry for late reply. Size 22"by 14"by 9"would go for ksh 20,000. I made you 13"h by 10"L by 6"wide coz you said the bag should be able to fit A4 size and enough storage space. According to my costing this is the correct size for the price I gave you. If you want to prove that the bag I made you matches the size of picture you posted kindly refer 'vegan leather small flap travel backpack.
👍okay.You can finish up the bag you had started. Thank you.
Ok I will. Thanks
Hi Naomi, the bag will be ready before the end of next week
Thanks
Hi Naomi, I've added some photos of the work progress. I want to confirm that the bag is complete now waiting for the decorative brass on the flap and at the ends of the drawstrings closure.
Okay
Working on decorative brass
Okay
Hello Naomi, the bag is ready for collection.
Lovely
Ok
Hi, I hope you're well.
I completed working on the bag. Take a look and let me know if it's OK.
Thanks
Ok. Deliver it
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON001920E-6639
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
43.1
|
| Cost of labour |
25.86
|
| Cost of packaging |
2.59
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
1.72
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
73.27
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
7.33
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
7.33
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Kenya* |
0
|
| VAT (Kenya)* |
0
|
| Total |
0
|
*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.
