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custom made wallet with a swing top

custom made wallet with a swing top

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Marina's dream of a sophisticated, spacious wallet came true as Isabell Mathenge crafted a dark green beauty, perfectly balancing elegance and practicality. What's your wish?

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A request by Marina from Baden-Baden, Germany

I would like to have a wallet with a swing top in which there are 2-3 pockets for coins and notes. In another part I need about 12 compartments for cards and 1-2 more side compartments. The structure should be as shown in the pictures.
Colour preferably dark green (leather?) Inside like another colour. swing stopper, buttons in silver or grey
Size: approx. 18cm x 10cm

The Journey of Creating custom made wallet with a swing top

Negotiation & Planning

Artisan's Proposals

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Isabell Mathenge (16. December 2019)

Hello Marina
My name is Isabel and I would like to make an offer for you.

I have read your briefs and makes sense on what you need. I have attached a photo of a sample wallet, this is a bifold but based on your requirements we I propose to make yours a trifold wallet. This will ensure it has all the compartments you need.

As per the colour of leather I have attached different shades of green and others you can check them out and let me know. All leather is high quality full grain that is guranteed to age beautifully and to last for life.

Otherwise I am ready to start on this project once you are happy with the price and the materials.

Looking forward to hear from you soon.

Best regards
Isabel

Automated Translation (21. December 2019)

21 Dec 2019 5:29 pm: Marina
Hello, Isabel,
That sounds very good. I don't need the mobile phone pocket that you can see on your photo, you could attach card pockets instead?I don't know if everything gets a bit too thick with a triple-folded purse? Does the wallet have a clip lock or a button? Otherwise, I like your suggestion. With green leather, I would like the darkest one best.
Thanks for your ideas!
Kind regards
Marina

Isabell Mathenge (21. December 2019)

Hey Marina

Thanks for your response.

We can make it a bifold to avoid it being too thick and the slot for the mobile phone we card put the card slots😊.

The closure is a magnetic button used see attached image when the wallet is closed.

Noted on the choice of leather ut is a lovely choice.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards
Isabell

Isabell Mathenge (23. December 2019)

Hey Marina,

Thanks for your response.

We can make it a bifold to avoid it being too thick. While instead of the phone slot we will put card slots.

The closure is made of magnetic button see attached images of the wallet while closed.

Noted on the leather choice it is lovely i will use this.

Otherwise I think I am ready to start this project.

Looking forward to hear from you.

Many thanks
Isabel

Isabell Mathenge (23. December 2019)

Hi Marina

Am ready to start the project.

Regards
Isabell

Isabell Mathenge (29. December 2019)

Hey Marina
Thanks for your response.

We can make it a bifold to avoid making it too thick. Then we remove the phone slot and replace with card pockets as you have suggested.

The closure is magnet as shown in the attached photo of the closed wallet, let me know if this is fine.

I have taken note if the leather you prefered and will use this one.

Otherwise I think i am ready to start on this project.

Looking forward to hear from you.

Best regards

Isabel

Crafting Process

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Isabell Mathenge (11. January 2020)

Hi Marina
Trust you have been well
I have been waiting for the dark green leather to be delivered from the tannery and I have been promised it will be ready early next week. I will start immediately it is delivered.

I will keep you posted just had to ensure I get the right quality leather even if it has taken time.

Many thanks
Isabel

Automated Translation (13. January 2020)

13 Jan 2020 9:45 pm: Marina
Thanks Isabel for the feedback, it's okay if it takes a while.
Kind regards
Marina

Isabell Mathenge (17. January 2020)

HI Marina
The leather had not been delivered so I went to the tannery and it was in the processing. It needs to dry off naturally over the weekend and I will go pick it on Monday.
As I could not order 1 skin I had to make a sizable order so I can get it done. This has taken a while but at least we will get high quality bespoke leather.

Many thanks
Isabel

Automated Translation (20. January 2020)

20 Jan 2020 12:03 pm: Marina
That's okay.)

Isabell Mathenge (27. January 2020)

Hey Marina
I am getting disappointed by the tannery as I still have not gotten the green leather. I feel this will totally delay this project and despite me paying deposit to them they are still not yet delivered.

My request is if you are open to any other colour readily available or you want just the dark green?

Please have a look at alternatives and let me know if there is anything else you may consider.

My apologies and sincerely sorry.

Regards
Isabel

Automated Translation (12. February 2020)

11 Feb 2020 6:21 pm: Marina
I would have preferred the dark green leather, is there any new information about when it will be delivered?
What are the alternatives?

Isabell Mathenge (19. February 2020)

Hey Marina
Would this dark green (attached photo) be ok?. Let me know.

Isabel

Automated Translation (24. February 2020)

23 Feb 2020 7:45 pm: Marina
Yeah, it's okay.

Isabell Mathenge (27. February 2020)

Hey Marina
Am exited I have started the project finally.

Attached showing different stages from design and pattern making, cutting and stitching.

I should be done with the work in a few days.

Many thanks
Isabel

Automated Translation (1. March 2020)

29 Feb 2020 4:20 pm: Marina
Looking good, looking forward to it!

Isabell Mathenge (2. March 2020)

Hi Marina
Find attached final image of the wallet.

Let me know if ok .

Regards
Isabel

Automated Translation (3. March 2020)

02 Mar 2020 10:06 pm: Marina
Looks great! 👍🏻😍

Isabell Mathenge (3. March 2020)

Wonderful 😊
Thanks so much for your patience. You have been incredible.

I am ready to ship it to you.

Best regards

Isabel

Automated Translation (6. March 2020)

04 Mar 2020 8:36 pm: Marina
Looking forward to it, thank you very much for your effort!

The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade

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Detailed Cost Breakdown

Price
Cost of material
22.83
Cost of labour
10.96
Cost of packaging
1.83
Cost of delivery to local operations manager
1.83
Subtotal – payout to artisan
37.45
Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.)
3.75
Handling fee Urban Change Lab
3.75
Shipping costs from Kenya to Germany*
5
VAT (Germany)*
9.49
Total
59.44

*Shipping costs and VAT vary depending on your location.

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About Isabell Mathenge

My name is Isabel I work with Leather, handmade jewelry and leather accessories. We source our leather and jewelery materials locally. We also use recycled brass for all our hardwares and fittings. Our workforce is made up of highly skilled artisans with a passion and dedication to their work. High quality is a key feature of all our bags. We work with our customers to design unique and authentic products!

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