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custom made soft leather bag

custom made soft leather bag

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Isabell Mathenge crafted a beautifully light, soft leather bag for Gerlinde, perfectly merging elegance with practicality. What's your wish?

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Customer's rating: ★★★★★ “22 Mar 2021 2:46 pm: Gerlinde Hello Isabell today the bag arrived with me in Lauda. She is very be…Read more“22 Mar 2021 2:46 pm: Gerlinde Hello Isabell today the bag arrived with me in Lauda. She is very beautiful become I especially like the fact that I now have a light bag with which I can go shopping. because I now have a longer strap. Thanks for the good work and that I now have two favorite bags.” — Automated Translation (22. March 2021)
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A request by Gerlinde from Lauda-Königshofen, Germany

I would like to have a bag like this made of soft leather: https://www.urbanchangelab.com/favorite-bag/ The bag should not weigh more than 400 grams.

The Journey of Creating custom made soft leather bag

Negotiation & Planning

Artisan's Proposals

Artisan's Proposals
Phineahs M (16. June 2020)

Hey Gerlinde,

I believe I understand what you want and I can make it for you. I have attached the tan and mocca leather I have in stock.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Automated Translation (17. June 2020)

17 Jun 2020 9:39 am: Gerlinde
Yes the two colours are beautiful
Now I have thought about the light leather for the top also the
Handles and the dark leather for the floor .

Phineahs M (17. June 2020)

That would be alright. Do you have suggestions for the interior compartments?
Best regards,
Phineahs

Automated Translation (26. June 2020)

25 Jun 2020 8:47 pm: Gerlinde
I'd like to have the inside compartments like mine did before
ordered favourite bag with the same division the
Colour of the fabric can be in medium brown.

Phineahs M (26. June 2020)

Hey,

This is alright and I am ready to start.

Best regards,
Phineahs

Phineahs M (26. June 2020)

Hey,

I believe am ready to progress with the project.

Crafting Process

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Phineahs M (30. June 2020)

Hey, hope you're doing well. I have attached a sketch of the final product as per your requirements and I believe I am ready to go.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Phineahs

Automated Translation (9. July 2020)

08 Jul 2020 7:07 pm: Gerlinde
Yes I believe that the bag can now be manufactured
And I hope to have them in my hands soon
can hold.
With kind regards
Gerlinde

Phineahs M (11. July 2020)

Morning, right into it.

Best regards,
Phineahs

Automated Translation (13. July 2020)

11 Jul 2020 1:38 pm: Gerlinde
Okay
PS: Please have again a look on this page as the style of the bag should be besides the alterations I wrote look exactly like this. Your drawing looks a bit different in style so please correct: https://www.urbanchangelab.com/favorite-bag/

Phineahs M (13. July 2020)

Morning, that's alright I can retain the look, disregard the sketch.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Phineahs

Phineahs M (21. July 2020)

Afternoon,
Hope you are doing well. I have all the materials with me and I will be done with the bag on Thursday and deliver on Friday.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Phineahs

Phineahs M (23. July 2020)

Evening,
I have finished with the bag and have attached some photos of the making process. I hope it impresses you.

Best regards,
Phineahs

Automated Translation (28. July 2020)

27 Jul 2020 9:29 am: Gerlinde
Hello I have a bright and
light bag ordered the bag in the photo I do not like it
It's almost black and the
Leather colour at the first question
was light yellow and ochre the bag had
...I didn't order this and I don't want it. I'm asking my wishes for...
Consider
I

Phineahs M (28. July 2020)

Afternoon, I indicated earlier that we had Mocca and Light Tan leather for the bag and that's what I used. There's not much I can do on this bag as it has initials on it.
Wishing you the best regards,
Phineahs

Walter Omundo (28. July 2020)

Hello Gerlinde, I'll be working on your project from now onwards.
Before I start,I need to know the details of the bag you are looking for;
1) type
2) dimensions
3) preferred colour
4) preferred lining , that is; either plain cotton or African prints fabric.
4)a photo of reference if available.
I have uploaded uploaded photos of leather colours available so you can choose from.
Kind regards.
Walter

Walter Omundo (5. August 2020)

Hi, kindly send me the photos of the bag you are referring to.

Walter Omundo (7. August 2020)

Hello Gerlinde, I have uploaded pictures of the leather that look so close to the one you chose for your bag. Kindly confirm so I can start producing the bag. Warm regards
Walter

Automated Translation (8. August 2020)

08 Aug 2020 4:19 pm: Gerlinde
Hello Walter ,the leather colors are beautiful especially the orange for
the top of the bag. I would like the light brown, called Chest N for the lower part of the bag. This would also be nice for the inside.
Now I hope that I have explained everything well and that I can hold my
Favourite bag which weighs about 400gr soon in my hands.
With kind regards Gerlinde

Walter Omundo (8. August 2020)

Hi Gerlinde, thanks for the feedback.
For the bag to weigh 400g I'll use cotton fabric for the inner part,rustic colour which is closer to chestnut. I will begin production as soon as possible and will update you on the progress. Thanks
Walter

Walter Omundo (8. August 2020)

Looking forward to completing the production early next week.

Automated Translation (12. August 2020)

12 Aug 2020 9:25 am: Gerlinde
I hope I explained all well
and now the bag
can be produced
With kind regards from Lauda from
Gerlinde

Walter Omundo (12. August 2020)

Hello Gerlinde, I have uploaded pictures of the orange and the chest nut leather for the project . Now I'll start producing the bag.
Warm Regards
Walter

Walter Omundo (14. August 2020)

Hi Gerlinde, I've uploaded photos of the leather and the some hardware. Have a look and advise. Thanks

Automated Translation (29. August 2020)

28 Aug 2020 8:00 pm: Gerlinde
I authorize the production of the bag in the colors ochre for above
And Chest N for below with brass rings.
All right 😀😀
Best regards to Kenya to Walter von Gerlinde

Walter Omundo (29. August 2020)

Hello Gerlinde, I have uploaded pictures of the production process and the final product. Kindly have a look and let me know what you think. Thanks

Walter Omundo (29. August 2020)

Hello Gerlinde, kindly check the photos. Thanks

Automated Translation (30. August 2020)

30 Aug 2020 3:14 pm: Gerlinde
Hello Walter the bag has become beautiful also the colors are
fine but I have one more request the shoulder strap is a little
short as it looks, would it be possible to design a belt that
I can extend it by the bag if you wish if you
is hard to pull over your head after shopping
that it's easier.
Greetings from Lauda from
Gerlinde

Walter Omundo (30. August 2020)

Hello Gerlinde, thanks for the feedback. As you have mentioned, I can do a removable shoulder strap that you can hook onto the rings whenever you want. It would work like on the picture that I've uploaded. Kind regards Walter

Automated Translation (31. August 2020)

31 Aug 2020 5:22 pm: Gerlinde
I am really happy that this is still possible and I
I'll soon be able to hold my second favorite bag in my hands.
Best greetings to Kenya from Gerlinde from Lauda.

Walter Omundo (1. September 2020)

Hello Gerlinde, the bag is now ready. Please have a look and advise. Kind regards Walter

Automated Translation (7. September 2020)

06 Sep 2020 3:51 pm: Gerlinde
I'm so glad about all this
worked out and with
the shoulder strap is the bag
Optimal Thank you and best regards from me
from Lauda 😀

Walter Omundo (7. September 2020)

Hi Gerlinde, thanks for the feedback. I hope you'll be more happy when you receive the actual bag. Thanks for the business.
Walter

Automated Translation (13. September 2020)

08 Sep 2020 10:00 am: Gerlinde
I'm hoping that I'm now properly
click and the bag soon
by mail comes 😀👍🏽

Isabell Mathenge (7. October 2020)

Hi Gerlinde
My name is Isabel. Hope well!.
I have been resigned your bag although I see alot had been done we just want to ensure we satisfy you fully.

Kindly confirm that all aspects of this bag are fine apart from the weight. This will guide me in ensuring I use the most soft and light leather possible to achieve this goal.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Regards
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge (7. October 2020)

Hi Gerlinde
My name is Isabel and I want to make this bag for you.
I note you need this as light and as soft as possible.
So i am proposing to use cow bag leather or very low gauge pull up not more than 0.4mm. This will help us achieve the desirable weight.we will also omit any use of hardwares and try to be as minimalistic as possible.
Kindly let me know if you are open to colour changes or you need these colour combinations. Can we try with other colours that are available?

Awaiting your advise so I can start this right away.

Many thanks
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge (7. October 2020)

Hi Gerlinde
My name is Isabel and I want to make this bag for you.
I note you need this as light and as soft as possible.
So i am proposing to use cow bag leather or very low gauge pull up not more than 0.4mm. This will help us achieve the desirable weight.we will also omit any use of hardwares and try to be as minimalistic as possible.
Kindly let me know if you are open to colour changes or you need these colour combinations. Can we try with other colours that are available?

Awaiting your advise so I can start this right away.

Many thanks
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge (7. October 2020)

Hi Gerlinde
My name is Isabel and I want to make this bag for you.
I note you need this as light and as soft as possible.
So i am proposing to use cow bag leather or very low gauge pullup leather that is not more than 0.4mm. This will help us achieve the desirable weight.we will also omit any use of hardwares and try to be as minimalistic as possible.
Kindly let me know if you are open to colour changes or you need these colour combinations. Can we try with other colours that are available?

Awaiting your advise so I can start this right away.

Many thanks
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge (7. October 2020)

Hi Gerlinde
My name is Isabel and I want to make this bag for you.
I note you need this as light and as soft as possible.
So i am proposing to use cow bag leather or very low gauge pullup leather that is not more than 0.4mm. This will help us achieve the desirable weight.we will also omit any use of hardwares and try to be as minimalistic as possible.
Kindly let me know if you are open to colour changes or you need these colour combinations. Can we try with other colours that are available?

Awaiting your advise so I can start this right away.

Many thanks
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge (7. October 2020)

Hi Gerlinde
My name is Isabel and I want to make this bag for you.
I note you need this as light and as soft as possible.
So i am proposing to use cow bag leather or very low gauge pullup leather that is not more than 0.4mm. This will help us achieve the desirable weight.we will also omit any use of hardwares and try to be as minimalistic as possible.
Kindly let me know if you are open to colour changes or you need these colour combinations. Can we try with other colours that are available?

Awaiting your advise so I can start this right away.

Many thanks
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge (7. October 2020)

Hi Gerlinde
My name is Isabel and I want to make this bag for you.
I note you need this as light and as soft as possible.
So i am proposing to use cow bag leather or very low gauge pullup leather that is not more than 0.4mm. This will help us achieve the desirable weight.we will also omit any use of hardwares and try to be as minimalistic as possible.
Kindly let me know if you are open to colour changes or you need these colour combinations. Can we try with other colours that are available?

Awaiting your advise so I can start this right away.

Many thanks
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge (7. October 2020)

Hi Gerlinde
My name is Isabel and I want to make this bag for you.
I note you need this as light and as soft as possible.
So i am proposing to use cow bag leather or very low gauge pullup leather that is not more than 0.4mm. This will help us achieve the desirable weight.we will also omit any use of hardwares and try to be as minimalistic as possible.
Kindly let me know if you are open to colour changes or you need these colour combinations. Can we try with other colours that are available?

Awaiting your advise so I can start this right away.

Many thanks
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge (13. October 2020)

Hi Gerlinde
Hope this finds you well!
My name is Isabel and I would be happy to make the bag for you.
I note the key objective is to achieve a weight of 400gms. For us to get this we need to ensure that the leather is as soft and light as possible. Hence the best leather to use would be cow bag leather, aniline or low gauge less than 0.4mm pull-up.

I would be want to start by buying this leather though not sure if I can get the colour combinations on this bag but I can try get as close as possible.

If ok I can start on this project right away.

Many thanks
Isabel

Automated Translation (14. October 2020)

13 Oct 2020 7:26 pm: Gerlinde
Hello it pleases me that I will get a light bag the color of the
bag would be nice if it would be at least similar because I would like to have a bag
I have one that goes with my clothes.
With kind regards
Gerlinde Baumeister from Lauda

Isabell Mathenge (18. October 2020)

Hi Gerlinde
Many thanks for the feedback.

I will try my best to match the colours as per your request.

Kindly let me go to the tannery this week and see what am able to get in the light leather possible.

Many thanks

Isabel

Automated Translation (23. October 2020)

22 Oct 2020 11:18 am: Gerlinde
Hello Isabel the bag is beautiful
I'd like to get them as soon as possible.
and I am very happy that it has worked out
Lg from Lauda von Gerlinde

Isabell Mathenge (28. October 2020)

Hey Gerlinde

Many thanks let me give you more information by end of this week.

Most important is to get the best leather for this bag to make it as light as possible. The design itself is very nice!

Much greetings from Kenya!!

Regards
Isabel

Automated Translation (4. November 2020)

04 Nov 2020 2:05 pm: Gerlinde
Hello Isabell I would like to order the bag now and hope that it will soon be sent to Lauda
On the way is
Best regards to Kenya from Gerlinde

Isabell Mathenge (16. November 2020)

Hi Gerlinde
Trust you are fine.
Sorry for delay getting things done in the tannery is taking too long. Kindly bear with me.

Please have a look at the attached skins let me know the colour combinations you prefer.
They are 3 colours top is darkbrown mid is chesnut(brown) and bottom is Tan.

Many thanks
Isabel

Automated Translation (7. January 2021)

07 Jan 2021 12:34 pm: Gerlinde
Hi Isabell so far I haven't found a leather compinnation that I like but I'm sure it will be possible to find similar leather colours so that the new favourite bag will be similar to my old one.
my new favorite bag is similar to my old bag only with the difference that the darker
color is on the bottom and the lighter color is on the top,
The shoulder strap should be longer so that I can pull the straps over my head.
Now I hope that it still works.
I wish a happy new year and good luck with the leather procurement.

Isabell Mathenge (11. January 2021)

Hi Gerlinde
Wonderful to hear from you!

Noted on your requirements.

Please give me a few days i will update if I will have managed to procure the colours you desire.

Many thanks
Isabel

Automated Translation (12. January 2021)

12 Jan 2021 4:39 pm: Gerlinde
I am very pleased that still works and my special wishes are fulfilled thank you
And now a nice evening.
Lg from Laude From me

Isabell Mathenge (18. January 2021)

Hi Gerlinde
The only colour I have managed to get is the bottom coffee brow . The top colour is not readily available. I don't know what we ca do.

Please let me know if I look for other colour close to this one as it is a challenge for me.

Regards
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge (19. January 2021)

Hey Gerlinde
I have gotten some good leather for your bag. The colours are very close to your bag, the quality is very good and the leather is light we will be able to make a bag less than 400gms.

Please have a look and let me know.

Best regards
Isabell

Automated Translation (20. January 2021)

20 Jan 2021 12:00 pm: Gerlinde
The leather with the shade orange pleases me it is the leather with the incision also the
shoulder strap is ok

Isabell Mathenge (20. January 2021)

Thanks Gerlinde

I am now happy to progress with the bag.

Many thanks for your patience.

I will keep you posted.

Regards
Isabell

Automated Translation (23. January 2021)

22 Jan 2021 7:45 pm: Gerlinde
I am now sure that the
colors are very close to my
comes very close to my wish now I would like to
order the bag.
With many greetings from Lauda
from me

Isabell Mathenge (25. January 2021)

Thanks Gerlinde

I have purchased the leather and I wish to proceed.

Many thanks
Isabell

Automated Translation (27. January 2021)

26 Jan 2021 10:24 pm: Gerlinde
Hello Isabell I would like to order now the bag is important that you are not heavier
than 400gr and the shoulder strap can be attached. I am glad that it now still works out and
and would like to order the bag.
With friendly greetings
Gerlinde Baumeister

Isabell Mathenge (29. January 2021)

Hi Gerlinde

I have proceeded with the order.

I will do my best!.

Thanks
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge (2. February 2021)

Hu Gerlinde
I have started the bag should be through in a few days.

Please find some production photos.

Greetings from Kenya!

Regards
Isabel

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Detailed Cost Breakdown

Price
Cost of material
78.81
Cost of labour
20.56
Cost of packaging
2.57
Cost of delivery to local operations manager
1.71
Subtotal – payout to artisan
103.65
Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.)
10.37
Handling fee Urban Change Lab
10.37
Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany*
20
VAT (Germany)*
27.43
Total
171.82

*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.

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