Heritage PAWAKA || Made in Japan

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Innovative interpretations and evolution is a source of inspiration for PAWAKA as well as Native American philosophy, modernity and nature. PAWAKA offers sophisticated statement pieces infused with a distinct perspective. We combine a respect for history, craft, and technical innovation to create small-batch goods that pay homage to the alchemy of the past while pushing the aesthetic into the future.

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The synergy of Pawaka’s design aesthetic is fused with the craftsmanship of the finest Japanese artisans. Each frame tells a story, one that engages with the history of our craft and the history of our global culture.

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PAWAKA is exclusively manufactured in Japan using advanced techniques steeped in a rich heritage that stems from the golden age of eyewear production. Unique colourways and sculptural shapes are created through a complex production process overseen by our esteemed manufacturing partners in based in the city of eyewear craftsman, Fukui.

Frames are handcrafted using only the finest plant-based cellulose acetate sourced from Japan. Made from natural wood and cotton fibres, the cellulose acetate’s bi-polymer structure can be custom designed to assume a wide variety of colours, textures, and patterns that are unachievable with industry’s standard injection-mould nylon

Each of our frames starts as a prototype handcrafted by Japanese artisans. It requires several variations for each frame design before reaching its final appearance.