Owl / Mustard
Glowing with nocturnal charm, Owl wraps gentle curves around your vision like moonlight - wise, whimsical, and softly bold.
Ships in 2-3 working days
Easy 30 day returns policy
FREE carbon positive shipping
BUY ONE. GIVE ONE.
For every pair you buy, we give one to a schoolchild in need. Eye tests and lenses provided by the African Eye Institute.
How the Owl Fits
FRAME WIDTH
131mm
LENS WIDTH
46mm
NOSE BRIDGE
12mm
TEMPLE LENGTH
140mm
Suited to square, heart, and oval faces; medium-to-wide fit for balance and comfort.
Frame and Lens Information
Our cork frames were born from a customer’s request for eyewear that floats - and it delivers. Each pair is:
- Handcrafted from recycled cork, fabric off-cuts & recycled plastic
- Lightweight, durable and surprisingly buoyant (yes, they float and bounce)
- Finished with premium mineral glass lenses and robust spring hinges
Every frame is pressed under 15 tons of pressure at 90°C, bonded with a bio-resin made from 40% tree sap. The result? Frames that are lightweight, resilient and built to move with you - without compromising on comfort or sustainability.
Wear with Purpose
- Certified B Corporation & 1% for the Planet contributor.
- Buy One, Give One: For every frame sold we donate a frame to a school child in need of readers.
- One tree planted per pair, making production & shipping carbon positive.
Prescription
Full Service: Order online and reply to your order confirmation email with your prescription details. Our partner optometrist will handle your lens fitting.
The DIY Route: Select 'No Prescription' to buy the frames lens-ready and take them to your own optometrist to be fitted.
In-Store: Pop into our Cape Town workshop with your script in hand and we’ll handle the rest.
Shipping & Warranty
- Free local & international courier shipping.
- Shipped with a recycled branded case & cleaning cloth.
- 365-day warranty against manufacturing faults (excluding lenses).
From our Google reviews
What our customers say
“What an amazing company, I bought a pair of sunglasses six months ago and damaged them quite badly, they repaired them in a few short hours for me as I was only in Cape Town for two days. I'm so incredibly impressed.”
“Really cool product and an even cooler company - love seeing companies moving in the right direction ethically and environmentally. Love my sunnies and my eyes love me for it.”
“I stumbled upon the shop in Cape Town and found the designs very original. I got myself a pair of shades... made in Cape Town, upcycled and the buy one-give one programme gave a meaningful sense to my purchase.”
“It is so cool to have such amazing locally made eco friendly products in South Africa. Thank you so much to all the designers and craftsman at Ballo for all your amazing work.”
“Finally got a chance to get out on to the water this weekend and do some fishing. Your polarized lenses have really been the best add to my gear, really helped my eyes deal with this Cape Town summer sun on the water!”