Stella Gikonyo crafted a thoughtful wallet to surprise Britta's partner, blending timeless design with personal touches to celebrate his birthday. What's your wish?
A request by Britta from Freising, Germany
I’m looking for someone to copy my partner’s purse for me, as he keeps looking for this exact model but can’t find it. I would like to surprise him with it for his birthday. As the pictures hopefully show, it is small, you open it up…it closes with press studs….then on the right side there is a zip for a small money compartment, in the middle there is room for at least 3 keys, behind it you can either put a card or folded money and on the left side there is also a hidden compartment for a card or money. Would this be possible for you until the end of May? Kind regards, Britta
The Journey of Creating Customised copy of my old wallet
Negotiation & Planning
Artisan's Proposals
Good day Britta,
My name is Gikonyo & i have gone through your requirements . I am confident we can make the purse on time.
We propose to use dark brown pull up leather or Black pullup .
I have attached both samples for your selection.
Best regards,
Gikonyo Stellar
Hi Gikonyo,
I understand you ask me which leather I would prefer? I would go for the black-cowhide-leather (Automatische Übersetzung)
Hi Britta.
Thank you for your feedback.
We have noted your selection of Black Leather.
Let us know if you have other specifications.
Best Regards,
Gikonyo Stellar
Hello Gikonyo,
are my photos and description enough for you? I hope I have described the purse enough? in the one picture where the purse is lying there unfolded, I think you can see well how it should look. ? (Automatic translation)
Hello Britta,
The details are very clear and the photos are well explained.
We are able to produce your idea.
Best Regards,
Gikonyo Stellar
Hi Gikonyo,
I would be absolutely thrilled if this works out! That would make me very happy! 🙂
What is the next step? When do I pay how much?
Best regards,
Britta (Automatic translation)
Hi Britta,
We cant wait to get started and realize your idea with a product that meet your needs.
Since we are in agreement, the system will provide a window where you can make payments.
Looking forward to getting started.
Best Regard,
Gikonyo Stellar
Crafting Process
Artisan’s Progress Updates
Hi Britta,
Thank you for confirming the order.
We are excited to realize your project.
We will finishing procuring the accessories and get started.
Best Regards,
Gikonyo Stellar
Dear Gikonyo,
I would go for the black leather 🙂
best regards,
Britta (Automatische Übersetzung)
Hi Britta.
Yes we are using fullgrain Black Leather (sample attached).
We have designed the wallet and we will proceed with the production after the holiday.
Warm Regard,
Gikonyo Stellar
Hello Gikonyo,
could not see any open questions from you now? Am already very curious.
Best regards (Automatic translation)
Hello Britta,
I will share the photos of the design & pre production tomorrow.
Am already curious 🙂 (Automatic translation)
Hello Britta.
I forgot to ask an important detail on the wallet ( My apologies for this oversight.)
Kindly share the measurnments to use so that we can make the exact size.
Allow me to hold my photos for know so i don't create confusion on the final look.
Upon receipt we will finalize the wallet in 24hours and share the process and final product.
I look forward to your response.
Gikonyo
I sent you a picture which hopefully explains it?
lengt 9,5 cm and the three parts each of it 6,5 cm so together in width 19,5 but when folded 6,5 cm.....;-)
best regards,
Britta (Automatische Übersetzung)
Thank You Britta,
The measurements are well received.
I will proceed to realize the wallet with the actual measurements.
Best Regards,
Gikonyo
Am curious;-) (Automatic translation)
Hello Britta,
Please find the progress of the wallet.
We have maintained the size guidelines and we will be ready by end of today tomorrow April 24.2022.
Thank you for your patience.
Best regards
Gikonyo
It already looks very good.....I only miss the press studs( or snap fasteners) to close the wallet? 😉 (Automatische Übersetzung)
Hi Britta,
I hope you're having a restful weekend.
We have added the zipper & the press studs to lock the wallet.
I will share all photos tomorrow for your review so we can prepare ti ship.
Best Regards,
Gikonyo
just to be sure...i meant the snaps to close the purse when folded.....the zipper is inside for the coins after all...?;-) (Automatic translation)
Hello Britta,
Yes it's closed up with a snap ( press buttons).
Please find the attached photos.
We are ready. Let's us know if we can package the wallet for shipping.
Best regards,
Gikonyo Stellar
It looks good! 🙂
Looking forward to holding it in my hands!
Best regards (Automatic translation)
(Automatic translation) 26 Apr 2022 3:41 pm: Britta
(Automatic translation) 26 Apr 2022 3:41 pm: Britta
This looks good! 🙂
Looking forward to holding it in my hands!
With kind regards (Automatic translation)
Hell Britta,
My name is Noel, Local Operations Manager, Nairobi. I'm currently reviewing the quality of the wallet and whereas the workmanship is excellent, the measurements are not as per your request. Stellar added fold allowances
1. the length is 9.7cm instead of 9.5
1.The width is 9.5cm instead of 6.5cm when closed and 25cm instead of 19.5 when open.
I've attached images with the measurements used, kindly let us know if this works for you. If not, we'll request Stella to make a new wallet for you
Right...it is indeed very wide....please correct.
Thanks for the check!
Regards (Automatic translation)
Hello Britta.
We will l make the adjustments quickly.
Thanks
Gikonyo Stellar
Great...please pay attention to the width.
Thanks (Automatic translation)
Hello Britta,
We will.
We are in production.
Ok good 👍 (Automatic translation)
Good day Britta,
I trust you are well.
We have finalized on the wallet as per your dimensions.
Please find the photos of the finished product.
With thanks
Gikonyo Stellar
Thank you! as far as I can see it looks very good now, the dimensions should fit. 🙂
Greetings (Automatic translation)
Hello Britta,
My name is Noel, Local Operations Manager, Nairobi. I'm currently reviewing the quality of the wallet and whereas the workmanship is excellent, Stella used a width of 18.9 cm instead of 19.5cm.
I’ve tested the usability of the wallet with 3 cards and it still works well.
Does this work for you?
Regards
Noel
Hello Noel,
Works for me too. 🙂
Thanks.
Greetings,
Britta (Automatic translation)
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON006432E-34788
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
27.94
|
| Cost of labour |
18.08
|
| Cost of packaging |
1.23
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
2.47
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
49.72
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
4.97
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
4.97
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany* |
20
|
| VAT (Germany)* |
11.34
|
| Total |
94.8
|
*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.
