• Cut from a single sheet of premium Japanese acetate ensuring flexibility and durability
• 6 weeks and over 200 manual processes to handcraft a single frame
• Premium acetate with enhanced malleability to ensure individual fit and comfort.
• Gently tumbled in a wood barrel with resin chips and oil prior to 3-stage hand polishing
• Japanese 3-barrel hinge finished with blue coated screws to strengthen frame structure
• Three stringent quality control checks prior to approval and shipping
• Available with a selection of extremely high grade, coated Japanese lenses available at cost of manufacture
• Frames are shot with white light shone, so some frames, and especially lenses can look lighter than in real life
• Do not expose to high temperature, excess moisture - and to use a dry cloth to remove any moisture to avoid damage
• Clean lenses with luke warm water with a drop of neutral detergent and dry gently

Named after Abebe Bikila, the famed Ethiopian runner who won the 1960 Olympic Marathon barefoot, the Abebe in Black Tortoise is cut from a single sheet of Japanese acetate by Takiron Rowland in a deep, dark tortoiseshell pattern where flecks of amber and honey emerge from a predominantly black base — richer and moodier than the classic Tortoise, with a depth that reveals itself in the light. The squared lenses and strong bridge lines suit rounder faces particularly well. Each pair is shaped in Sabae, Japan over six weeks and more than 200 manual processes. The acetate is prized for its flexibility and rich colour consistency, allowing a gentle adjustment for a precise, individual fit. Ships to Australia.