Ptolemy 48

The Japanese handmade eyewear brand Ptolemy 48 is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, blending modern innovative designs with bold creative spirit.

The brand insists on manufacturing everything, from individual components to assembly, in Sabae City, Japan. Even the smallest details are closely controlled in the manufacturing process. The artisans' exceptional craftsmanship and advanced technology are applied perfectly to materials like buffalo horn, titanium, celluloid, gold carving techniques, cloisonné, polishing, and hand painting.

Since its establishment, Ptolemy 48 has consistently won awards and accolades. In addition to winning the 'Eyewear of the Year' Best Design Award in both 1999 and 2000, the Best Design Award again in 2004, 2005, and 2006. Ptolemy 48 has been immensely popular and continued to shine, receiving awards such as the iOFT 30th Anniversary Eyewear Award in 2017.