we are
OZKAPRA
And we craft
ROCK’n’ROLL
A collection of leathercraf
by Urtė Bertašiūtė and Alain Caretti
This is what you get when a Lithuanian and a Swiss background merge together: a double quality-quality straightforward vibe.
Just making pun, having a little laugh and inviting you to do as well! Life’s a crazy rollercoaster, so fasten your seatbelt and get on the ride!
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Ąžuolas
(Custom commission: Bass Strap)
Type of leather:
Italian quality leather
Type: Natural cowhide
Thickness: ca. 35 mm
Measures:
Length: adjustable 120 – 130 cm;
Width: 9 cm
Design:
Designed and realized by OZKAPRA;
Logo: Ethernaut (check ’em out, turn on the volume and prepare for it to knock you down!).
Manually cut, manually transferred, hand-carved, hand-dyed, hand-stitched. Leather Moisture & Water-proof (better say: sweat proof? Ahaha!) finishing. Sick, one shot, First guitar strap ever realized.
Commission:
A very straightforward and clear vision of the commissioner, with a huge freedom and trust given to our creativity. This dynamite collaboration was realized on the background of some ol’ survival stories accompanied by music, laughter and good vibes. Cheers to Life!
Atmosphere:
(Inspired by)
Art(-tist):
The 4004LK Rickenbacker, limited runs of Lemmy’s signature, featured a walnut body with oak leaves hand-carved into the relief.
Soundtrack:
Motörhead. “We Are Motörhead”. We Are Motörhead. CMC International Records, 2000
“If you didn’t do anything that wasn’t good for you it would be a very dull life. What are you gonna do? Everything that is pleasant in life is dangerous. Have you noticed that? I’d like to find the bastard that thought that one up.”12
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Dago
(Custom commission: Guitar Strap)
Type of leather:
Italian quality leather
Type: Natural cowhide
Thickness: ca. 35 mm
Measures:
Length: adjustable 120 – 130 cm;
Width: 6-7 cm
Design:
Designed and realized by OZKAPRA;
Logo: family’s coat of arms.
Manually cut, manually transferred, hand-carved, hand-dyed, hand-stitched. Leather Moisture & Water-proof finishing.
Commission:
A beautifully expressed intentions of the commissioner, who let us flow with free imagination. It has been a warm talk not only about the Music, but Life itself. It became natural hereafter composing and realizing this commissioned work. Thank You for giving us this great opportunity! It’s been a Joy!
Atmosphere:
(Inspired by)
Art(-tist):
Guitar Legends: Richie Blackmore, Deep Purple.
Soundtrack:
The Outlaws. “Shake With Me”. Keep A Knockin’. His Master’s Voice – POP 1277, 1964
“Until you learn to play what you want to hear, you’re barking up the wrong tree.”13
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Lilith
(Custom commission: Stroller Case)
Type of leather:
Italian quality leather
Body: Natural Cowhide “Vacchetta”, full grain and full vegetable tanned, greased with tallow (ca. 18-20 mm);
Sides: Natural Crust, full grain and full vegetable tanned (ca. 22mm);
Straps: Natural Cowhide (ca. 35 mm)
Recycling: Off-cut leather used for overlapping flaps and internal compartment
Measures:
Length(L),Width(W),Height(H): 47(L)x23(W)x25(H) cm;
Strap: adjustable 80-110 cm;
Stroller Holders: adjustable and removable
Hardware:
Brass
Design:
Designed and realized by OZKAPRA
Manually cut, manually transferred, hand-carved, hand-impressed pattern, hand-dyed, hand-stitched. Leather Moisture & Water-proof finishing.
Commission:
Hell’s bells!
This commission’s been an answer to the joyful news this couple of friends had shared with us: Baby girl Lilith was awaiting to strike us all with her arrival! A rock’n’roll/metal/folk case for cool, up to date new parents. Is it necessary to say loud that it was supposed to be a diaper bag? But sky is the limit, so this commission’s been very exiting and the futuristic sight of its use led us to design a multifunctional case that could serve it dues in a present time and be suitable in any other occasion from now on.
With looots of Looove.
Atmosphere:
(Inspired by)
Soundtrack:
Lynyrd Skynyrd. “Simple Man”. Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd. Live form Jacksonville at the Florida Theater, Eagle Rock Entertainment, 2015
Literature:
“Killing the Angel in the House was part of the occupation of a woman writer. But to continue my story. The Angel was dead; what then remained? You may say that what remained was a simple and common object — a young woman in a bedroom with an inkpot. In other words, now that she had rid herself of falsehood, that young woman had only to be herself. Ah, but what is “herself”? I mean, what is a woman? I assure you, I do not know. I do not believe that you know. I do not believe that anybody can know until she has expressed herself in all the arts and professions open to human skill.”17
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Rimshot
(Custom commission: Tattoo Machine Holder)
Type of leather:
Italian quality leather
Type: Natural Crust Belly, full grain and full vegetable tanned;
Thickness: ca. 22 mm
Measures:
Cubique: 10 cm per side (interior box: 7.5 cm per side)
Design:
Designed and realized by OZKAPRA;
Logo: RIMSHOTILLUSTRATION
Manually cut, manually transferred, hand-carved, hand-impressed, hand-dyed. Leather Moisture finishing
Commission:
A sick design for a neat tattoo artist! This crossover look reflects the uplifting personality and the everlasting energy of the commissioner. This mate is totally rad! Check his work, book an appointment!
Atmosphere:
(Inspired by)
Art(-tist):
Ian Miller: album covers Helionomicon (2023) by Ulthar, Anthronomicon (2023) by Ulthar.
Soundtrack:
Grandpa’s Cough Medicine. “The Murder Chord” , The Murder Chord. Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, 2012
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Snakebite
(Custom commission: Belt)
Type of leather:
Italian quality leather
Type: Natural Cowhide;
Thickness: ca. 40 mm
Measures:
Length: 104.5 cm;
Width: 4 cm
Design:
Designed and realized by OZKAPRA;
Manually cut, manually transferred, hand-carved, hand-dyed, hand-stitched. Leather Moisture & Water-proof finishing.
Commission:
A custom commission for a rock’n’roll soul lady! She wanted it to be different, and she wanted…a serpent. That was it…Clear!
All the rest is exposed here for ya’ll to have a look.
Snakebite Love, Dear Friend!
Atmosphere:
(Inspired by)
Art(-tist):
>Snake & Crinoid Fossils. Mama Nature.
>Max Ernst: Alice in 1941, 1941:
Soundtrack:
The Pine Box Boys. “Will You Remember Me”. STAB!. Trash Fish Entertainment Corp., 2006
Literature:
“Let’s consider your age to begin with — how old are you?’
‘I’m seven and a half exactly.’
‘You needn’t say “exactually,”’ the Queen remarked: ‘I can believe it without that. Now I’ll give you something to believe. I’m just one hundred and one, five months and a day.’
‘I can’t believe that!’ said Alice.
‘Can’t you?’ the Queen said in a pitying tone. ‘Try again: draw a long breath, and shut your eyes.’
Alice laughed. ‘There’s no use trying,’ she said: ‘one can’t believe impossible things.’
‘I daresay you haven’t had much practice,’ said the Queen. ‘When I was your age, I always did it for half-an-hour a day. Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.”
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