Isabell Mathenge crafted a stunning brown cowhide wallet for Bernd, featuring elegant stitching and practical pockets, marrying beauty with everyday functionality. What's your wish?
A request by Bernd from Allmendbach im Tal, Germany
I would like to have a wallet with the outer dimensions H200mmX B125mm, made of brown cowhide.
Where possible double stitched with white tearproof thread on all seams and edges
Outside a pin pocket 180mm diameter 10mm.
Otherwise as described on purchases on eBay: https://www.ebay.de/itm/Grosse-Brieftasche-Leder-Reise-Etui-fuer-Pass-viele-Kartenfaecher-Ausweis-RFID-NFC-/372912300645
The Journey of Creating custom made wallet with the outer dimensions H200mmX B125mm
Negotiation & Planning
custom made wallet with the outer dimensions H200mmX B125mm - design ideas and artisan proposals
Hello Bernd
My name is Isabel and am happy to make this wallet for you.
Noted on your specifications more so on the double stitching. I propose to use Nylon thread 3 ply that is tear proof and strong.
Noted also on cow hide I will use a brown one. Attached one of my wallet in black cow hide.
Let me know if OK and I can proceed.
Many thanks
Isabel
22 Oct 2020 2:45 pm: Bernd
Is the OK of the nylon thread. Castings Bernd.
Hi Bernd
The thread am recommending is the strongest and widely used for leather products. The more ply it has the stronger it gets. So I can guarantee high quality thread.
Many thanks
Isabel
Crafting Process
How to make a custom made wallet with the outer dimensions H200mmX B125mm – work in progress
Hi Bernd
Hope well!
Please check the brown hair on attached let me know if this is fine.
Regards
Isabel
31 Oct 2020 2:55 pm: Bernd
Hello Isabel the leather you chose is fine. Greetings Bernd.
Hi Bernd
Thanks for confirming.
I will start the wallet now.
Greetings from Kenya 🇰🇪!!
Many thanks
Isabell
01 Nov 2020 3:23 pm: Bernd
Hello Isabel, happy to create and succeed, greetings Bernd.
Hello Bernd
I am collecting the hide tomorrow from the tannery so I can start off the wallet.
Many thanks.
Isabell
Hi Bernd
Trust well!
I have started working on the wallet. The hide was delivered from the tannery and I love it!
I started with the design and cutting work then I will stitch it up tomorrow.
Please clarify for me that the outer pin pocket measurement.? Is it 180mmx10m or 180mmx100mm.
Looking forward to your clarification.
Many thanks
Isabel
16 Nov 2020 8:53 pm: Bernd
Hi Isabel, the outer pencil case I wanted is 18 .cm long and has a diameter of 1 cm, I hope I have answered your question understandably.
Hi Bernd
This is understood
I have started working on it.
Please find the attached production photos.
I should be done soon.
Regards
Isabel
23 Nov 2020 5:55 pm: Bernd
Hello, Isabel. It's okay. Greetings Bernd Walter
Hi Bernd
Attached please find the wallet photos.
Let me know if this is what you wanted.
If you confirm I am ready to dispatch it to you.
Best regards
Isabel
24 Nov 2020 7:35 pm: Bernd
Hello Isabel, please send me the finished wallet to have a look at it and to check it.
Hello Bernd
My name is Noel, Local Operations Manager, Kenya. I'm currently handling the quality review. The wallet looks lovely but I'd like to confirm if you'll be using your own pen
03 Dec 2020 12:31 pm: Bernd
Hello Noel, I use my own pen for my wallet (I have several different ones to choose from. Greetings Bernd.
Hey Bernd
Thank you for the feedback. I've also noticed that the measurements of the wallet are different from what you had discussed with Isabel. Kindly check the photos I've uploaded and let us know if the wallet can be shipped as it is. If not, Isabel is willing to make another wallet.
Regards
Noel
14 Dec 2020 11:11 am: Bernd
Hello Noel, the wallet is a bit too big ((measurements are not as indicated), if everything else is as ordered and good. processed the wallet would be OK and I would take the wallet as it is now.you rate the work of Isabel Neutral, why?best regards Bernd.
Hey Bernd,
I rated it as neutral because the measurements were not as discussed. Otherwise, everything else is okay, the wallet is neat and beautiful. She did a clean finishing.
Regards
Noel
18 Dec 2020 7:33 pm: Bernd
Hi Noel, size would be ok, please send wallet to me. Greetings Bernd.
Hi Benard
Happy new Year.
I regret that the wallet did not turnout as exactly as you needed it to be. Kindly let me know if you would like me to redo the wallet.
Or you are OK with the way it came.
Awaiting to hear from you.
Kind regards
Isabel
Hi Benard
I noted the wallet was not exact to your specifications. Kindly accept my apologies I want to remake this wallet for you please!.
I will feel happier and more satisfied if you can have this wallet exactly how you have ordered.
Thanks very much.
Best regards
Isabell
19 Jan 2021 10:06 pm: Bernd
Hello Isabell,
thank you very much for your message and your good will for a remake. First of all I would like to know if you got all your wages ,. what to do with the existing wallet , and would bear the entire cost of a remake and shipping ? Many greetings Bernd
Hi Bernard
Hope this finds you well.
I confirm that I received the full payment for the wallet. Thans very much. So my proposal would be you maintain the existing wallet and I can redo a new wallet at a reduced cost.
Let me know what you think.
Regards
Isabel
23 Jan 2021 8:50 pm: Bernd
Hi Isabel,
thanks for the message. I am not doing very well health wise and don't know how it will go on and I don't think I want a new wallet at the moment, if I do want one I will make a new order. Greetings Bernd.
Hi Benard
I appreciate your decision and either way am happy I got to make for you the wallet. Thank you for the opportunity.
Very sorry on your health..wishing you a quick recovery and full restoration.
Wishing you all the very best.
Sincere regards
Isabell
26 Jan 2021 10:21 am: Bernd
Hello Isabel
Thanks for your good wishes, also to you all the best, health and good success of your projects. Greetings Bernd
Thanks very much.
Isabell
Final Delivery – The Completed Piece in Photos
Customer Photos After Delivery
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON004322E-19173
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
24.3
|
| Cost of labour |
12.15
|
| Cost of packaging |
1.62
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
3.24
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
41.31
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
4.13
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
4.13
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany* |
15
|
| VAT (Germany)* |
12.27
|
| Total |
76.84
|
*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.
