Stella Gikonyo crafted a beautifully practical fabric wallet for Christoph, skillfully adding personal touches and thoughtful compartments. What's your wish?
A request by Christoph from Neukirchen am Großvenediger, Österreich
I would like a wallet, this time made of fabric, with the outer dimensions of about 10.5×6.5 cm. Inside with 4 compartments as in the photos…
The Journey of Creating custom made wallet made from fabric
Negotiation & Planning
custom made wallet made from fabric - design ideas and artisan proposals
Hello Christoph,
I am happy to provide an offer for your idea.
Would you like us to use the same Blue African FABRIC?
I have attached a new pattern for your review.
We will fit the four cards pockets in your measurements of 10.65x6.5cm.
I look forward to your feedback.
Best regards,
Gikonyo Stellar
Good morning,
please use the same blue fabric....
Greetings Christoph (Automatic translation)
Good day Christoph,
Your feedback is well received, we will work with the blue African Fabric using the provided dimension .
Best regards,
Gikonyo Stellar
Crafting Process
How to make a custom made wallet made from fabric – work in progress
Hello.
Christoph.
Thank you for your order.
We have scheduled the production of the Blue fabric Wallet.
With thanks
Gikonyo Stellar
super thanks (Automatic translation)
Good day Christoph,
We have made progress by designing the wallet as per your dimensions.
We have also confirmed the fitting of the cards and we are ready to go into production in the new week.
Bets regards,
Gikonyo Stellar
Ok... please keep the wallet dimensions.... (Automatic translation)
Hello Christoph,
We have finalized on the sample and we are now proceeding to produce the final design.
Best Regards,
Gikonyo Stellar
Great, thank you (Automatic translation)
Hello,
I will share the final product on May 7.2022 for your approval.
OK thanks (Automatic translation)
Good day Christoph,
Kindly allow us more time to have the wallet ready by May 11,2022.
We are experiencing a power outage which is affecting our production schedule.
My sincere apology for all the inconvenience caused.
Thank you.
Gikonyo Stellar
... OK... that fits already 😉 (Automatic translation)
We look forward to sharing the final product this week.
Glad me schom... (Automatic translation)
Hello.
I will be sharing the final product by latest 12th May.
OK (Automatic translation)
Good Christoph,
We have finalized on the wallet.
I will share detailed photos with measurements over the weekend.
With thanks
Gikonyo
Super.... Thanks 😉 (Automatic translation)
Greetings from Nairobi.
We have finalized on the Wallet.
Please find the photos.
I have a request, to be allowed 2 days to make one that closes with Velcro instead of a Press stand and see which closes better for this size.
We have followed your size guide and it fits 4 cards one per pocket.
With thanks,
Gikonyo Stellar.
Fits great so.... (Automatic translation)
Hi,
I will send all the photos this evening .
Thank for your patience.
Kind Regards,
Gikonyo
ok, thank you (Automatic translation)
Good Christoph,
Please find the finished wallet with a Velcro Closure.
Please review and advise if you are satisfied.
Kind Regards,
Gikonyo Stellar
Turned out great... thanks (Automatic translation)
Hi Christoph,
Thank you for your feedback.
We are ready for shipping.
With thanks,
Gikonyo Stellar.
Ok (Automatic translation)
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON006630E-35737
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
12.28
|
| Cost of labour |
10.63
|
| Cost of packaging |
1.23
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
2.07
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
26.21
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
2.62
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
2.62
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Österreich* |
20
|
| VAT (Österreich)* |
5.98
|
| Total |
61.23
|
*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.
