Description:
The Santini family, renowned for their sword swallowing acts, never protected their peep-holes until we created this circular, ergonomic design in their honor. These frames have a super ergonomic fit and suit most face and nose shapes.
Each handmade frame comes with a branded case and cleaning cloth, both crafted from recycled materials, to help you keep your set looking their best.
- These frames can be fit with your prescription/RX lenses by any optometrist
or we can quote for prescription lenses (contact here)
- Ballo have a 365 day warranty against manufacturing faults (not including damaged lenses).
- Local and international courier shipping included in price displayed
Make an impact:
- Ballo is a Certified B Corporation and 1% For the Planet Contributor
- We donate a spectacle frame to a schoolchild in need of glasses for every frame purchased as part of Ballo Buy One Give One
- A tree is planted for every pair sold, making production and shipping carbon positive.
Frame Material :
All African Fabric frames are LIMITED EDITIONS of maximum 100 units. So don't be surprised when you don't see a lot of them. Ballo’s unique African Fabric cork frames are durable, lightweight and comfortable. Each pair is handcrafted from recycled cork, offcut fabrics and recycled plastic. Materials are laminated together using bio-resin (40% tree sap), under 15 tons of pressure at 90 degrees celsius. Fitted with the highest quality mineral glass lenses and robust spring hinges.
Frame dimensions:
a. 42mm b. 18mm c. 140mm
Collection background: UBUNTU VISION
Developed with the United Nations in Celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Welcome to the groundbreaking collaboration between Ballo Cork Eyewear and the United Nations, where sustainable fashion meets global impact. Embracing the philosophy of Ubuntu Vision, we unite to redefine eyewear by fostering a sense of interconnectedness, community, and environmental responsibility. Join us on a journey where style meets purpose, and together, we envision a world where fashion not only looks good but does good.
The fabric used to make these frames features the colours of the South African flag. We have named it Enkosi, the Xhosa word for "thank you".
