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Ribot: handmade wooden sunglasses with an artisan spirit

Published on July 10, 2013

Ribot: handmade wooden sunglasses with an artisan spirit

Ribot: handmade wooden sunglasses inspired by the magic and craftsmanship of Barcelona!

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Ribot means "carpenter’s brush". This is the brand name chosen by the designers for their handmade wooden sunglasses, inspired by the magic and craftsmanship of Barcelona.

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Few things are handmade today. However, in this cosmopolitan and industrialized world, more and more people are beginning to appreciate items which are the product of skilled craftsmanship, instead of the result of mass-production. Ribot sunglasses are a great example of this – they are independently designed and each pair is valued as a work of art in itself.

Ribot sunglasses were born when the designers, close childhood friends, were walking in Barcelona and came across an old timber store that belonged to one of their families. Their knowledge of the fashion world, mingled with the smell of freshly cut wood, inspired them to think of a new concept for sunglasses – Ribot sunglasses.

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Each of the four models of Ribot sunglasses are named after one of the iconic districts of Barcelona, the city that inpsired the designers. They have taken the characteristics of each district and encorporated them into the designs of the glasses. Ribot sunglasses are therefore not only asthetically beatiful, they are products deeply steeped in the spirit of Barcelona itself.

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Ribot sunglasses are elegant and modern, and whether you know Barcelona or not, their individual look and definitive style will make you fall in love with them. They are not the first brand of handmade wooden sunglasses, but they are a brilliant example of why this new, innovative trend of maufactoring wooden sunglasses is gaining popularity.

All four models are unisex, and come in three different types of wood: light, medium and dark. The colours of the lenses also vary and come in smoky brown or black.

Here are the designs!

GRACIA: This curvy-looking model captures the essence of the quirky Gracia district.

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EIXAMPLE: These handmade sunglasses are inspired by the modern and artistic buildings in the district, and seek to convey the edgy atmosphere through the design curves.

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SARRIA: This design aims to reflect the timeless lines of the Sarria district, through the classic wayfarer model.

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BORNE: This aviator-style design tries to capture the magic of this traditional area of the city.

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