Manqoba Optical
Manqoba — to conquer. A frame for those who overcome, from the Sewula Umlambo collection. Hand-finished in genuine buffalo horn, each frame carries its own natural grain — no two pairs are alike.
Specifications
- Frame material: genuine buffalo horn — unique natural patterning on every frame
- Optical frame, ready for prescription lenses — UV400 protection on all Lombia lenses
- Nose bridge: 19–24 mm, varies by frame
- Designed in Johannesburg, handcrafted in Japan
The Story
Part of the Lombia continuum — Akuyona eyokuqala, futhi akuyona yokugcina — “not the first, and not the last.” Each frame carries ancestral craft into a contemporary silhouette, made to be worn, kept and passed on.
Details & Materials
Japanese Takiron or Italian Mazzucchelli acetate · CR39 / photochromic lenses with UV400 protection · Nguni-inspired engraved temple core · RX-ready · designed in Johannesburg.
Product Specifications
| Shape | Square |
|---|---|
| Lens type | Optical |
| Material | Japanese Takiron / Italian Mazzucchelli acetate |
| Fit | RX-ready · universal fit · 7-barrel & spring hinges |
Shipping & Care
Complimentary insured shipping across South Africa. Every order arrives in a Lombia hard case with a microfibre cloth and authenticity card. 14-day returns on unworn frames.