Winfred Njoroge crafted a beautifully tailored leather wallet, blending Steffen's need for elegance and practicality, complete with thoughtful compartments and a photo window. What's your wish?
A request by Steffen from Oedheim , Germany
See photo
Edge length top 10 cm /bottom 12.5 cm/ height 8;5
Left side compartment for credit cards/ right side window for photo
The Journey of Creating Custom Made Leather Wallet with compartment for credit cards
Negotiation & Planning
Artisan's Proposals
Hello Steffen, my name is Winnie, I am an artist who deals with leather and I am very
happy to visualize your wallet, I have a few questions about the wallet to get a clear picture on how to make it. Which colour should the leather be? How many bill compartments are there(1 or 2), how many card slots are there? Does it have a coin compartment? The window for the photos, how many are they? Thank you very much.
Kind regards
Winnie
Hello Winfred, 4 card slots on the left, behind it another possibility to hide a bill 💵 🙈
No coin compartment, viewing window on the right, one full-length compartment see photos
Thank you for your feedback
Photos attached
Greetings from Germany
Steffen (Automatic translation)
Hello Steffen, I've seen the wallet and it's something I'd love to make for you. I'll get a more brown leather thank the one on the pictures is that okay? Thank you very much for your feedback.
Greetings from kenya 😊
Winfred
Hello Steffen, I've seen the pictures of the desired wallet, it's so unique and I would love to make it. I've attached the photos of the leather I found . Is that brown color okay?
Greetings from kenya😊🤗
Winfred
Halló Winfred,
I have written before that I would prefer matt and darker leather.
Greetings Steffen (Automatic translation)
Hello Steffen, my apologies, I have sent another picture of a darker shed of leather, I searched for it in different places and got it,is that colour okay? Also I've seen you've written matt and dark leather, am I making the wallet with 2 different types of leather or im choosing either of the 2?
Kind regards
Winfred
Hello Winfred,
please only one leather the photo with the end number 13 !
Please confirm then I can release the order
Kind regards from Germany
Steffen (Automatic translation)
hello Steffen, I shall use only one leather the one I sent. 😊😊.
Kind regards
Winfred
Crafting Process
Artisan’s Progress Updates
Hello Steffen, thank you very much for confirming your order. Im so exited ill make your wallet....
Kind regards
Winfred
Ok all clear
Greetings Steffen (Automatic translation)
Hello Steffen, i wanted to ask of the above leather is a great shade for the wallet, its the best durable one. Thank you.
Everything ok (Automatic translation)
Hello Steffen, apologies for the delay , the material I working with (leather) needed to be skived as the one I was working on became absolute due to the first measurements I put.... The skiving factory closed for Christmas long time for the holidays..... Apologies for the inconveniences caused.... I just wand a happy client who's got the wallet he ordered..
Kind regards
Winfred
Merry Christmas 🎄wenn fertig dann fertig ! No time pressure
Greetings Steffen (Automatic translation)
Thank you very much for understanding. Merry Christmas 😃 and a happy new year.
Kind regards
Winfred
Happy new year (Automatic translation)
Hello Steffen,.... I've tried using the given dimensions but it's not bringing the wallet as per the one in the picture.... I've sent you a video showing the design.... If I change the top one from 10x2 which is 20 to 17.5 the bottom 12.5x2 which is 25 and height 8.5 it brings the desired curve for both sides...
Kindly let me know if I should change the dimensions ....
Kind regards
Winfred
Okay
Steffen (Automatic translation)
Hello Steffen, apologies for the delay of the wallet, I had some trouble getting the leather split and skived down to the perfect measurements. I had visited different factories but all their machines had an issue.... I managed to locate one which can.... Also I apologize because I noticed the video I sent didn't come.... At the time I didn't realize it had exceeded the maximum 50mb the site allows.... I've edited and sent it.... I've sent the cut out patterns I used for cutting the leather..... Thank you very much for your patience.
Kind regards
Winfred
Ok (Automatic translation)
Hello Steffen, my apologies for taking too long, I have sent you the pictures of the progress.... Some pictures show the things I replaced, like I had done bad stitching on the part with the clear cover, I redid it and put a backing to help it be strong.... I used only leather for the whole wallet and fabric for the inner lining, I replaced the card compartment making sure the cards fit nicely and gave it a great finish. I hope you like it. Let me know if it's okay. Thank you very much.😊.
Kind regards
Winfred
Lets Go
Looks good!
Thank you
Better to wait longer and get a good result
🫶👌👍🏻☝️🍀 (Automatic translation)
Hello Steffen,
I hope you're doing well. This is Vicky, the local operations manager. First, I sincerely apologize for the significant delay and truly appreciate your patience. We hope you’ll love the final product!
I just received your wallet from Winnie, and it looks beautiful! The card slots have ample space, making it easy to insert and remove cards, the stitching is neat, and the leather colour choice adds to its overall elegance.
I wanted to point out that the wallet’s dimensions vary slightly from your original request. However, it remains fully functional, ensuring your cards and bills will fit comfortably. I’ve attached photos showing the different dimensions and how the wallet looks with cards inside.
Please take a look and let us know your thoughts. Looking forward to your feedback!
Best regards,
Vicky Achieng
Ok please send (Automatic translation)
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON015481E-72763
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
34.61
|
| Cost of labour |
19.23
|
| Cost of packaging |
2.31
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
2.31
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
58.46
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
5.85
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
5.85
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany* |
30
|
| VAT (Germany)* |
19.03
|
| Total |
119.19
|
*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.
