ZEPUR
AGOPYAN
Works in Leather
Details of the hand carved main design on the flap of the bag, and the hand stitching and design around the inside clasp.
Detail of a design from a 17th C. Cavalry saddle blanket, photographed in the hotel des invalides paris. Hand drawn design ready to be transferred and carved A 17th C. ammunition satchel photographed in the hotel des invalides paris
17th Century Military Style Satchel Bag Featuring Leather Carving, 2010
Made of veg tan leather, waterweave taffeta, metal findings. Finished with red leather dye,
and antiquing. Made as a personal project, 2010.
Designed to immobilize the wrist, and create a secure and sturdy connection to allow the performer to be manipulated like a puppet via poles that screw into the fixture on the back of the hand.
1st design and prototype designed and made by Rhys Jarman 2nd and 3rd variations Designed and made by Zepur Agopyan
Designed to immobilize the wrist, and create a secure and sturdy connection to allow the performer to be manipulated like a puppet via poles that screw into the fixture on the back of the hand.
“Institute” by Gecko Theatre, 2014
Designer/Maker of Leather Element:
Zepur Agopyan
Designer: Rhys Jarman
Artistic Director Gecko: Amit Lahav
Hand stiched and studded leather, with brass fittings, and padding.
The brass and timber mount screwed in through the leather (Designed and made by Rhys Jarman)
Designed and made in colaboration with Rhys Jarman, and Amit Lahav