Isabell Mathenge crafted a sleek, minimalist leather wallet for Maren, merging elegance with practicality by focusing on simple necessities. What's your wish?
A request by Maren from Hollenstedt,
I would like to have a kind of wallet, with only two compartments, one for bills, one for cards, 9×6 cm, without zippers, only hinged, leather….
The Journey of Creating wallet, with only two compartments
Negotiation & Planning
Dear Maren
My name is Isabel and I am happy to work on your request.
I have taken note of the specifications you have given and it is all clear.
Just confirm whether the leather colour should be black.
I've also taken note of the measurements and the design and indicated the costs too.
Many thanks and looking forward to hearing from you. Let me know if I can proceed with the project.
Regards,
Isabel.
19 Nov 2019 6:52 pm: Maren
Hello, Isabel,
I would like to accept the offer, only the leather color should be dark grey or dark brown.... please confirm if it stays with the price.
Thank you very
Best regards,
Maren
Hi Maren
Many thanks for your swift response.
This is fine i will use dark brown.
There is no change in price.
Looking forward to working on your order.
Regards
Isabel
Crafting Process
How to make a wallet, with only two compartments – work in progress
Hi Maren
Thanks for confirming the order.
I will start working on it from Monday.
Many thanks
Isabel
24 Nov 2019 1:05 pm: Maren
Great, that fits. It would be nice if the package could be here by the 24.12..... Best regards
Hi Maren
Trust you have been well.
I started on the project and I have attached some photos for you. The dark brown/grey leather is attached. I have also developed some patterns ready to start.
Thanks
Isabel
30 Nov 2019 10:36 am: Maren
Hello, Isabel,
I like the leather very much! I couldn't see what the pink leaf is for, but please be aware that the wallet is supposed to be a gift for a man, because pink wouldn't fit! Hence also a dark brown, grey or black.
Many thanks, dear greetings, Maren
Hi Maren
Thanks for your response.
The pink is just paper which we use to make patterns so we can sketch out and cut the leather. Sorry for the confusion.
The leather is beautiful I love it too!.
Please find the final wallet. The size is as you had specified though I feel it looks small but let me know if you are ok with it this way or you need me to adjust the size.
Looking forward to your feedback.
Regards
Isabel
02 Dec 2019 5:13 pm: Maren
Hello, Isabel,
That looks great! Small is just right... that's the way it should be!
Please be so kind and finish as to have it here by Christmas.
Many thanks for the outstanding support!
Best regards, Maren
Hello Maren,
I’ll have it shipped immediately just in time for Christmas . Happy holidays!
Regards,
Isabel.
The Finished Unique Piece – Individually Handmade
Reference: ON002744E-10689
Detailed Cost Breakdown
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Cost of material |
22.87
|
| Cost of labour |
9.15
|
| Cost of packaging |
1.37
|
| Cost of delivery to local operations manager |
2.74
|
| Subtotal – payout to artisan |
36.13
|
| Customer acquisition costs (advertising etc.) |
3.61
|
| Handling fee Urban Change Lab |
3.61
|
| Shipping costs from Kenya to * |
10
|
| VAT ()* |
10.14
|
| Total |
63.49
|
*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.
