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Portia / Tupa

Refined and radiant - Portia glides along feminine elegance, crisp angles softened by gentle curves for untold grace.

 


    Lens: UV400 Brown
    Colour: Tupa
    Size & specs
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    Portia / Tupa
    3 interest-free payments of R 760.00 ZAR with PayJustNow
    R 2,280.00 ZAR
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    • 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.

    1% for the Planet
    Certified B Corporation
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    How the Portia Fits

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    FRAME WIDTH

    143mm

    LENS WIDTH

    50mm

    NOSE BRIDGE

    18mm

    TEMPLE LENGTH

    140mm

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    Ideal for oval and round faces; medium-to-narrow fit with chic refinement.

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    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

    5 out of 5 stars
    “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.”
    Rayne M. · Google review
    5 out of 5 stars
    “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.”
    Matt K. · Google review
    5 out of 5 stars
    “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.”
    Yasmina T. · Google review
    5 out of 5 stars
    “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.”
    Levi M. · Google review
    5 out of 5 stars
    “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!”
    M.B. · Google review

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