Mariam Kaba made Juliane a slim, simple leather wallet with a clean look and easy feel, just as she hoped for everyday ease and quiet elegance. What's your wish? →
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This Custom Leather Card Wallet for 3 Cards showed how a very simple idea became a slim everyday accessory made by Mariam Kaba. The finished project focused on soft brown leather, a neat black elastic band, and a compact shape that kept three cards secure without adding bulk to a pocket.
- Request: The goal was a very simple small leather card wallet with just one main compartment and a non-bulky feel for everyday carry.
- Final result: Two matching brown leather card wallets were completed, each designed to hold 3 cards and finished with a black elastic band around the outside.
- Design details: The wallets used darker brown leather and a clean minimal format, with no extra sections or thick build, keeping the look understated and practical.
- Fit and use: The finished size was slightly larger than the cards so they could slide in comfortably, while still staying slim enough to fit into pants pockets without bulging.
- Process: Finished-item photos and close-up images were shared during completion, and the customer later confirmed they were thrilled with the simple final look.
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A request by Juliane from Faulbach, Germany
I would like a purse made of … soft leather (should not be bulky).
Very simple!
Only 1 compartment!
The Journey of Creating Custom Leather Card Wallet for 3 Cards
Negotiation & Planning
Custom Leather Card Wallet for 3 Cards - design ideas and artisan proposals
Yes, this is possible.
How many cards should fit in the pocket?
What color of leather would you want the purse in?
Do you want the elastic round it as well?
Hi,
It should fit 3 cards.
I would also take 2 wallets (depends on your price).
One light brown with a dark brown elastic band and one kaki with a dark blue band.
But I am also open to other colors that look cool and fit well! (For a young man). (Automatic translation)
Hi. I can get light brown leather in 2 different shades. But for elastic, I’m only able to get black or white.
Two of these wallets or this plus 2 different wallets?
Hi,
Please no black or white! Gladly 2 pieces in different shades of brown.
The elastic band should also not be white and not a bright color. Rather earth tones or dark blue.
I don't need another purse! (Automatic translation)
Hi Juliane.
Are you okay with a black elastic band on the tan color card wallet?
Hello Julianne,
I have brown leather available as per the photos attached. For the elastic, I am only able to get black in the market. Let me know if that is okay with you.
The black elastic band is perfectly fine. Feel free to use the darker brown for both wallets.
Then both are the same, it doesn't matter.
I would now be interested in the price! (Automatic translation)
Yes, I can do two brown card wallets with black elastic.
Cost would be KES.2,000 per piece.
Yes, I can do two brown card wallets with black elastic.
Cost would be KES.2,000 per piece.
Hello Miriam,
Since I haven't heard anything now, I'm not sure if I sent my last reply.
Yes, I would like 2 of the small purses, at the price you quoted, brown with black elastic band.
Thank you very much
Juliane (Automatic translation)
Okay. I will start working on the two purses this week.
Crafting Process
How to make a Custom Leather Card Wallet for 3 Cards – work in progress
Hi Juliane, your two wallets are done. See attached photos to review.
Hello Miriam,
I see the length of 10 cm on the picture.
When I measure my cards they are 8.5 cm. I think a little shorter (9.3 cm) would have been okay. But if you have already cut or made them, that's okay!
The purses are for my son and I know he wants them as small as possible. But as I said: it will fit!
LG Juliane (Automatic translation)
Hi Juliane, the wallets are a little bigger than the cards so that they fit well inside. They are not bulky at all though. I’m glad you’re happy to have them.
Super!
I'm looking forward to it!
Thank you so much (Automatic translation)
Hey Juliane,
This is Vicky, the local operations manager.I received your card holders and I would like to assure you that they are not bulky at all as they easily fit into pants' pockets without bulging out. They are also very simple and look very nice. I hope the photos Mariam sent gave you a good idea of what the card holders look like, but if you need any more information then feel free to reach out to me.
Best regards,
Vicky Achieng.
Hey Juliane,
This is Vicky, the local operations manager.I received your card holders and I would like to assure you that they are not bulky at all as they easily fit into girl-pants' pockets without bulging out awkwardly. They are also very simple and look very nice.
I have shared close-up photos of the wallets to give you a better idea of what the card holders look like, but if you need any more information then feel free to reach out to me.
Best regards,
Vicky Achieng.
Hello Vicky,
The little purses look great!
Super!
Thank you very much
Best regards from Germany
Juliane Wolf (Automatic translation)
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON012270E-59403
Cost structure of this project
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
11.94
|
| Cost of labour |
11.94
|
| Cost of packaging |
1.19
|
| Local Transport to photoshoot and parcel drop-off |
1.79
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
26.86
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
2.69
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
2.69
|
| Total (excluding shipping & taxes) |
32.24
|
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