Nyambura Irungu crafted a stunning kimono and matching pants for Nimu, using kitenge fabric in elegant, understated tones to fulfill her heartfelt desire. What's your wish?
A request by Nimu from Nairobi , Kenya
Hello,
I would like a kimono and matching pants made with kitenge material. Possibly a nude or black and white-colored material.
The Journey of Creating custom made kimono and matching pants made from kitenge
Negotiation & Planning
custom made kimono and matching pants made from kitenge - design ideas and artisan proposals
Hello Nimu,
I hope this finds you well. Thank you for placing your order. I am happy to work on it.
I'll share possible fabric options by Tuesday for you to look through.
Meanwhile please send these measurements:
1. Shoulder
2. Bust
3. Waist ( where you normally wear your pants)
4. Hips
5. Waist to hip ( take this measurement from the side)
6. Waist to crotch
7. Waist to desired pants length
8. Kimono length ( measure from the nape/back of the neck to the floor/desired length)
9. Sleeve length (measure from the shoulder joint to the desired length)
Many Thanks,
Nyambura.
Hey
1. Shoulder :15 in
2. Bust: 33in
3. Waist ( where you normally wear your pants) : 27 in
4. Hips: 40 in
5. Waist to hip ( take this measurement from the side): 13in
6. Waist to crotch: 11in
7. Waist to desired pants length: 37 in
8. Kimono length ( measure from the nape/back of the neck to the floor/desired length): 48 in
9. Sleeve length (measure from the shoulder joint to the desired length): 12 in
Hello Nimu,
I hope this finds you well and thank you for the measurements.
Please have a look at the attached fabrics and let me know which one you like best.
Many Thanks,
Nyambura
Hello,
Do you have other pieces of fabric?
Hi Nimu,
Do you mean other colors or other variations of the black and white?
Different fabrics in general.
Hi Nimu,
I've sent some more fabric options for you to look at.
I haven't quite understood if you mean you'd like to see other fabrics aside from kitenge, and if so, is it still within your colours of black , white or nude?
This will help me refine my search for fabrics as I do not stock them.
Many Thanks,
Nyambura.
hello,
We could work with the second fabric you sent over. The black one.
Okay, great. Just to be on the same page, you mean the one labelled like so:
IMG-20211102-WA0003.jpg. Yes?
Yes.
Alright, Thank you!
Crafting Process
How to make a custom made kimono and matching pants made from kitenge – work in progress
Hi Nimu, thank you for confirming your order.
I'll update you on the progress as we go. .
Many Thanks,
Nyambura.
Hey Nyambura,
Thank you. Looking forward to it.
Hey Nimu, that's fantastic! I'm glad you are.
I'll share photos on Monday once I begin working on the items.
Many Thanks,
Nyambura
Great, thanks.
You're welcome.
Here we go with a few pics of the work in progress. Pattern cutting and laying to cut on the fabric.
Looks good .
That's great!
The outfit is almost done. I've sent two more pics of how it's looking so far.
Hey, is the fabric blue in the first picture?
Hey Nimu,
Yes, it appears as blue because of lighting.
I've taken a better photo and attached of the finished look.
Ah okay. I really like it! Very excited to see it.
Awesome! Glad you do!
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Thank you
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON005826E-30769
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
14.4
|
| Cost of labour |
36
|
| Cost of packaging |
0.8
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
2.8
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
54
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
5.4
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
5.4
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Kenya* |
0
|
| VAT (Kenya)* |
12.31
|
| Total |
64.8
|
*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.
