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Now, wooden frames for eyeglasses

Tokyo: Made by hand and only of wood, the frames for prescription wooden glasses made by Japan's Yoshihisa Yabuuchi are a gem of craftsmanship and design that are available for some 1,200 euros ($1,540), but



Wood has become a notable trend among opticians, while big brands like Capital, Shwood, Gold & Wood Paris, Herrlicht and W-Eye have taken it up as well.

So too have large luxury firms like Louis Vuitton and many small designers worldwide, but what makes those handmade by Yabuuchi unique is that they are made only of wood, with no glue or metal elements incorporated.