Isabell Mathenge crafted a beautifully elegant dark brown leather tote for Winlet, fulfilling their wish for femininity and practicality. What's your wish?
A request by Winlet from Nairobi, Kenya
I would like to have a feminin leather tote bag.
Size: standard, but slightly longer in length.
Colour: dark brown
The Journey of Creating custom made dark brown leather tote bag
Negotiation & Planning
Hi Winslet
My name is Isabel and I am happy to make this bag for you just asper the photo..
Looking forward to your confirmation.
Regards
Isabell
Hi Winslet
I will be happy to do this bag for you in darkbrown.
Looking forward to your confirmation.
Best regards
Isabell
Hi Isabel,
Thank you. Just a clarification, the bag will be as per the photo, but slightly different in length. I would like it to be longer.
Hi Winslet
Thanks for the clarification. Well Noted with thanks
Yes I will redesign it and make it longer.
I will keep you informed on the progress
Many thanks
Isabell
Crafting Process
How to make a custom made dark brown leather tote bag – work in progress
Hi Winslet
Please find the attached leather. This is darkbrown pullup leather very beautiful and high quality from my assessment.
For the inside do you need it lined with a fabric if so plain or colourful else we can leave it unlined.
Awaiting your feedback!
Best regards
Isabel
Thanks
Hi Isabel,
This is okay. Yes, please line the inside with fabric fabric of your choice. Preferably dark colour.
Thanks
Hi Winslet
Wonderful!
Thanks for quick reply.
I will update in a while.
Regards
Isabel
Okay
Hi Winlet
Hope well
Attached are the photos of the bag progress. I adjusted the design and it came out this way.
Kindly let me know how you find it.
Regards
Isabell
Hi Isabell,
Yes, it looks okay.
Hi Winlet
Perfect!
I wish to send the bag to you.
From my end I love it and I hope you will like it as much as I do.
Best regards
Isabel
That's okay. Looking forward to receiving it. It already looks good in photo!
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON005361E-26748
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
35.31
|
| Cost of labour |
19.61
|
| Cost of packaging |
1.57
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
3.14
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
59.63
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
5.96
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
5.96
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Kenya* |
0
|
| VAT (Kenya)* |
13.6
|
| Total |
85.14
|
*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.
