we are
OZKAPRA
And we craft
ROCK’n’ROLL
A collection of leatherwork
by Alain Caretti and Urte Bertasiute
Life’s a crazy roller coaster,
so fasten your seatbelt and get on the ride!
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Ąžuolas
Custom commission:
Bass Strap
Italian quality leather,
full-grain, vegetable-tanned
Type of leather:
Natural cowhide, thickness: ca. 35 mm
Measures:
Length: adjustable 120 – 130 cm;
Width: 9 cm
Design:
Designed and manufactured by OZKAPRA;
Logo: Ethernaut (“Music to nod your head to”)
Manually cut, manually transferred, hand-carved, hand-dyed, hand-stitched. Leather Moisture & Water-proof (better say: sweat proof!) finishing.
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)
Craftwork:
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
Literature:
“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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Baltija
Custom commission:
Towel Basket for Spa relaxation area
Italian quality genuine leather,
full-grain, vegetable-tanned
Type of leather:
Natural crust cowhide, thickness: ca. 25 mm;
Natural split leather for interior side.
Measures:
Length(L),Width(W),Height(H): 72(L)x46(W)x24(H) cm;
Hardware:
Stainless steel;
Designed and manufactured by OZKAPRA;
Commissioner: Spa BRÌCOŁA (immersive experience: exclusive relaxation for mind and body)
Freehand pattern, manually transferred, manually cut, hand-dyed, hand-stitched. Leather Moisture finishing.
Commission:
Once again a magnificent opportunity to let the creativity loose. It takes time to understand the responsibility of the freedom, but once you are able to listen, observe, experience and dive into the right flow all merge together and…
A shape, a form, a wave rises up.
Just trust the process.
This is how the maritime inspired basket Baltija (Lithuanian term. for Baltic Sea) took place in the elegant and modern Spa BRÌCOŁA interior, where all the details are just like the grain of sand out of the seashore: a curious eye observes each of them separately, but an overall gaze is what makes the eye relaxed and the mind harmonised.
Grateful.
Atmosphere:
(Inspired by)
Art(-ist):
Nature. Baltic Sea.
Soundtrack:
Eric Gales feat. Zakk Wylde. “Steep Climb”.
Good for Sumthin’. Cleopatra Records Inc., 2014
Literature:
“Argue for your limitations and, sure enough, they’re yours.”11
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DAGO
Custom commission:
Guitar Strap
Italian quality leather,
full-grain, vegetable-tanned
Type of leather:
Natural cowhide, thickness: ca. 35 mm
Measures:
Length: adjustable 120 – 130 cm;
Width: 6-7 cm
Design:
Designed and manufactured by OZKAPRA;
Logo: client’s family 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 client, 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)
Artist:
Guitar Legends: Richie Blackmore, Deep Purple
Soundtrack:
The Outlaws. “Shake With Me”.
Keep A Knockin’. His Master’s Voice, 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
Italian quality leather,
full-grain, vegetable-tanned
Type of leather:
Natural cowhide, thickness: ca. 35 mm
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 manufactured 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 its 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 Case
Italian quality leather,
full-grain, vegetable-tanned
Type of leather:
Natural Crust Belly, thickness: ca. 22 mm
Measures:
Cubique: 10 cm per side (interior box: 7.5 cm per side)
Design:
Designed and manufactured by OZKAPRA;
Logo: RIMSHOTILLUSTRATION (Check his artwork!)
Manually cut, manually transferred, hand-carved, hand-impressed, hand-dyed. Leather Moisture finishing
Commission:
This crossover look was chosen to reflect the everlasting energy and creativity of Rimshotillustration!
Atmosphere:
(Inspired by)
Commission::
This crossover look was chosen to reflect the everlasting energy and creativity of Rimshotillustration!
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
Italian quality leather,
full-grain, vegetable-tanned
Type of leather:
Natural Cowhide, thickness: ca. 40 mm
Measures:
Length: 104.5 cm;
Width: 4 cm
Design:
Designed and manufactured 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.”18
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