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Leather purse

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Isabell Mathenge crafted a beautiful leather purse for Lena, capturing the elegance she desired in her custom design. What's your wish?

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Customer's rating: ★★★★★ “The wallet is very beautiful, I am happy several times a day - whenever I take it to hand. Thank yo…Read more“The wallet is very beautiful, I am happy several times a day - whenever I take it to hand. Thank you very much. And until next time!” — Automated Translation (24. October 2019)
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A request by Lena from Berlin, Germany

I would like a leather purse similar to the one presented here.

The Journey of Creating Leather purse

Negotiation & Planning

Leather purse - design ideas and artisan proposals

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Isabell Mathenge (23. July 2019)

Dear Lena
I would be happy to make this purse for you. Please find images attached and guide me into how you need the purse to be made. I can make it in full leather or we can do it with an African Fabric. The full leather one is more quality and long lasting unlike the fabric one. Let me know what you prefer so I can give my costings.
Please share with me your ideas and the dimensions of the purse. I am confident we can work together and make something beautiful and authentic.

Many Thanks
Isabel

Automated Translation (26. July 2019)

26 Jul 2019 4:33 pm: Lena
Dear Isabel,
thanks for your mail! Can you also make a leather wallet with small African fabric applications? That would be great! The brown leather purse from the appendix is unfortunately not my case. More like the colorful one by nature. Gladly black leather with colorful fabric part to open with card compartment and change pocket, open round 24 cm long.
I'm looking forward to your suggestions!
Greetings from Berlin!
Lena

Isabell Mathenge (29. July 2019)

Hi Lena
Wonderful to hear from you!😊. Thanks for your explanation. Yes this is very possible I can make with black leather and a colorful African Fabrics. See attached photos of some of the available fabrics that we can use. Also if you would be interested we can put in a special message or name inside see attached sample.
Please have a look and let me know what you think.
Greetings well received! Must be summer there!.. here in Kenya is pleasantly warm as always!!😊

Many thanks
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge (29. July 2019)

We are happy to proceed with the project once you approve the materials.

Thanks
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge (29. July 2019)

Hi Lena
Wonderful to hear from you!😊. Thanks for your explanation. Yes this is very possible I can make with black leather and a colorful African Fabrics. See attached photos of some of the available fabrics that we can use. Also if you would be interested we can put in a special message or name inside see attached sample.
Please have a look and let me know what you think.
Greetings well received! Must be summer there!.. here in Kenya is pleasantly warm as always!!😊 
We are happy to proceed with the project once you approve the materials.

Thanks
Isabel

Automated Translation (3. August 2019)

02 Aug 2019 9:40 am: Lena
Hello, Isabel,
I like the wallet best in the first photo. Is it made entirely of fabric? Für mich gerne made of black leather with a piece of stitched-on African red / colorful fabric if possible. Otherwise also completely made of fabric.... A name does not have to be inserted - it is a gift to myself 🙂
I look forward to your suggestion!
Many greetings
Lena

Isabell Mathenge (5. August 2019)

Hi Lena

Trust well!.

I have noted on your preference. I need to go to the market and try get a close match fabric to the design in the first photo. Meanwhile check the two fabrics I have inserted see if there is any you prefer.

The wallet has some parts made of black leather but most has the colorful red fabric.

Kindly awaiting your feedback.

Best regards
Isabel

Automated Translation (9. August 2019)

08 Aug 2019 1:24 pm: Lena
Hello, Isabel,
I wish for a "typical" African fabric. See the examples I uploaded. If it is too combined with leather in the combination, I also like to take a purse only made of fabric....
Many greetings from Berlin
Lena

Isabell Mathenge (11. August 2019)

Hi Lena
Trust well !
This is fine I will try and get your prefered fabric as per your photos. The last two will be readily available.
Then I can now proceed with the project.

Many thanks.
Isabel

Automated Translation (26. August 2019)

26 Aug 2019 8:35 am: Lena
Great! Many greetings
Lena

Isabell Mathenge (26. August 2019)

Hi Lena

I am ready to start on this project now.

Thanks
Isabel

Crafting Process

How to make a Leather purse – work in progress

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Isabell Mathenge (3. September 2019)

Thanks for confirming the order.

Regards
Isabel

Automated Translation (8. September 2019)

08 Sep 2019 12:29 pm: Lena
Great, I'm looking forward to the wallet!
Many greetings
Lena

Isabell Mathenge (17. September 2019)

Hi Lena
Trust you are doing well.
Sorry I have taken a bit long. It took time looking for the fabric as it is a special one and only available from WestAfrica.
Please find the attached photo showing the fabric. Let me know your thoughts.
I will be starting the production process now.

Regards
Many Thanks
Isabel

Automated Translation (18. September 2019)

18 Sep 2019 8:45 am: Lena
Dear Isabel,
thank you! Everything's fine. I am already very excited about the finished Wallet.
Many greetings and all the best for you!
Lena

Isabell Mathenge (20. September 2019)

Hi Lena
The wallet is now in production and I will be done with it soon. Just close up photos of the production process. I will now be doing the assembling .

Thanks
Isabel

Automated Translation (22. September 2019)

21 Sep 2019 2:59 pm: Lena
Hello, Isabel,
please take up as much space as on the photo, so that there is also an extra compartment for credit cards.
Thank you and many greetings
Lena

Isabell Mathenge (23. September 2019)

Hi Lena
Greetings from Kenya!
I am through with the wallet!
Please check the attached photo s. Please let me know what you think!. Sure hope you like it.

Awaiting your feedback.

Best regards
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge (23. September 2019)

Find attached images of the wallet. Share your thoughts.

Thanks
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge (24. September 2019)

Hi Lena
Please review and let me know if they are fine.

Thanks
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge (24. September 2019)

Hi Lena
Greetings from Kenya!
I am through with the wallet!
Please check the attached photos. Please let me know what you think!. Sure hope you like it.

Awaiting your feedback.

Best regards
Isabel

Automated Translation (4. October 2019)

02 Oct 2019 2:44 pm: Lena
Wonderful, very beautiful!
Thank you very much.
best regards
Lena

Isabell Mathenge (4. October 2019)

Hi Lena
I am glad you like it.

I am now dispatching it
Thanks
Isabel

The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade

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Reference: ON002458E-9309

Detailed Cost Breakdown

Price
Cost of material
13.81
Cost of labour
8.63
Cost of packaging
1.29
Cost of delivery to local operations manager
1.73
Subtotal – payout to artisan
25.46
Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.)
2.55
Handling fee Urban Change Lab
2.55
Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany*
5
VAT (Germany)*
6.75
Total
42.32

*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.

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