Created by four cuts through a single tube of bamboo, finished with natural shellac, and named for the species of bamboo from which they’re formed, MOSO photochromic sunglasses present a singular homage to the natural world.
A unique triaxial folding mechanism in the bridge allows for seamlessly flowing bamboo temples and frames.
The glasses fold into a compact form for storage.
Triaxial folding bridge shown exploded.
Simple heat-bending and cutting, processes well-suited to bamboo, yield this form. The aluminum trim supports the thin bamboo rims.
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MOSO Bamboo Sunglasses

Created by four cuts through a single tube of bamboo, finished with natural shellac, and named for the species of bamboo from which they’re formed, MOSO photochromic sunglasses present a singular homage to the natural world.

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Matthew Tucker
Industrial Design Student, Artist Bethesda, MD