This set of 5-10 or so custom face masks: has been realized by myself, Phelesia Oketch, in Kenya for Dan from Chiddingfold (United Kingdom). It started with the idea from Dan. This page shows our journey from the idea to the final custom made item and the price of the item.
I'd like a set of 5-10 or so custom face masks:
Triple layered.
Outer layer in hemp, middle layer cotton, inner layer silk.
Ideally the outer layer a simple black or white so that I can add my own designs to it – however I am open to them using their own designs for decoration if they want.
The result
Quality: Very Satisfied
The story of the set of 5-10 or so custom face masks::
Negotiation phase
Brigid Momanyi05 Jul 2021 8:17 pm
Which kind of hemp fabric would you like us to use to realize this idea. The only kind of hemp fabric in kenya is burlap which comes in a brownish color. Would we seek an alternative on the outer layer?
Dan12 Jul 2021 9:52 pm
I don't mind if it's a brownish colour, unless you can suggest a different fabric? Something thicker and courser than cotton, like hemp.
Brigid Momanyi20 Jul 2021 2:56 pm
Apart from Burlap I think the above can work but it's not as coarse as burlap. The above is black as you had earlier suggested.
Dan21 Jul 2021 8:06 pm
Yes that looks good – and price looks fine too.
I would ask for one change if possible – could I change the layer order? Outer facing layer the black fabric, inner mouth facing fabric cotton, and the silk layer instead as the middle layer between them?
Thanks,
Brigid Momanyi24 Jul 2021 10:07 am
Yes very much possible. How many masks in totality are we doing. You had given an estimate of between 5 to 10..
Dan24 Jul 2021 8:01 pm
Depends on price as this is really a test batch for myself. What would be the price for 5 v 10?
Brigid Momanyi29 Jul 2021 3:58 pm
The price I a gave should be okay for that margin. We could start
I bought all the materials yesterday, I'll be able to show you a sample by tomorrow noon.
Dan22 Aug 2021 12:52 pm
OK perfect, thanks
Phelesia Oketch23 Aug 2021 11:44 pm
Hi, I'm sorry, I wasn't able to send the sample by yesterday noon due to some technical issues, I managed to make a sample though, please take a look at it and tell me if that's what you are looking for. I'm open to any changes. I'm ready with all the materials to make the 10 pieces.
Dan24 Aug 2021 12:08 am
No problem, looks good to go! Thanks
Phelesia Oketch24 Aug 2021 6:24 am
Okay, Thanks
Dan28 Aug 2021 9:02 am
Sorry, the form keeps sending me updates because it thinks you asked a question – ignore this comment, it's just to stop me getting email reminders.
Phelesia Oketch29 Aug 2021 9:40 pm
Okay Dan, Again, I'm so sorry for the delay, tomorrow I'll get the order done and deliver it to my local operations manager (Noel). Thanks for your patience.
Dan29 Aug 2021 11:13 pm
That's OK, it's no problem
Phelesia Oketch01 Sep 2021 1:58 pm
Hi Dan, I'm done with the order, please check and tell me if you are satisfied, Thank you.
My name is Phelesia Oketch, I am from Kenya, I am the Founder and Creative Director of Sello Design House, We design and create African inspired handcrafted bags and accessories by using leather and Kitenge fabric, We source leather and kitenge fabric from the local tanneries the local market respectively. I have been in the business since 2015. I am also passionate about women’s economic empowerment hence train other women and motivate them to start their own businesses.
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