ballo Eco-friendly polarized sunglasses for men and women. You buy one, we give one to a child in need The world looks better through Ballo.

Ballo wooden sunglass frames and cases are hand made, with love in Woodstock, Cape Town. Our frames are made from recycled paper and off-cut timber from local furniture producers. All frames come with high quality polarized lenses and can be fit with your prescription. Eyewood come with a 6 month warranty against manufacturing faults. We also work with Jonga eye clinic in Khayelitsha- donating frames and a portion of profits for local children in need of prescription glasses or other eye care.

The Nova / Pomelo 🍊A cosmic wink. Chunky, oversized and hand made to stand out in our Pomelo bio-acetate.Made by hand fr...
05/06/2026

The Nova / Pomelo 🍊

A cosmic wink. Chunky, oversized and hand made to stand out in our Pomelo bio-acetate.

Made by hand from plants. You buy one we give one.

03/06/2026

A quick look behind the lens. 📽️✨

We just wrapped a shoot for something new coming to the world of Ballo prescription.

New visuals, same fresh frame and a whole new perspective on how you see the world. We’re putting the finishing touches on it as we speak.

Keep your eyes open. Minds open. Coming very soon.

Moving for our wild shores. 🏃‍♂️🌊We’re proud to be on board as a sponsor for Run West - a movement dedicated to protecti...
28/05/2026

Moving for our wild shores. 🏃‍♂️🌊

We’re proud to be on board as a sponsor for Run West - a movement dedicated to protecting our coastline, with all proceeds going directly to the NEST educational programmes.

To get those legs ready for the main event, we’re hosting a monthly Run Club from our home base. Come through for a social training run with the community, all paces are welcome.

The Details:
📅 Saturday, 6 June
⏰ 09:00 AM
📍 Ballo Store, Longkloof Precinct

Hit the link in our bio to sign up for the run club and learn more about . See you there!

Pattern with a pulse. 🏁✨The Pash print is more than just a look, it’s an identity. Sharp lines, plant-based bones and en...
27/05/2026

Pattern with a pulse. 🏁✨

The Pash print is more than just a look, it’s an identity. Sharp lines, plant-based bones and enough rhythm to keep things interesting.

EyesOpenMindsOpen

Stellenbosch, we’re coming to you. 🍇✨We’re packing up the workshop and heading over the hills for POPSHOP. Find us at De...
25/05/2026

Stellenbosch, we’re coming to you. 🍇✨

We’re packing up the workshop and heading over the hills for POPSHOP. Find us at De Wet Square from 4–6 June with a full lineup of Ballo eyewear and our latest apparel pieces.

Whether you’re hunting for a fresh perspective or just want to feel the frames in hand, come through and say hi.

The Details:
📍 De Wet Square, Stellenbosch
📅 4 – 6 June

22/05/2026

Behind the scenes VS the final result 🪄

14/05/2026

Still in full bloom. 🌸⚡️

A collection with high-summer energy and a line-up designed to keep things bright.

Still fresh. Still handmade.

A little Tuesday reminder from our ever-inspiring .me ✨ At Ballo, we believe in the power of vibrant energy and the way ...
12/05/2026

A little Tuesday reminder from our ever-inspiring .me ✨

At Ballo, we believe in the power of vibrant energy and the way a single burst of color can shift your entire perspective. Whether it’s the frames you choose or the way you see the world, keep it curious, keep it playful and keep it bright.

Read our full chat with Anso at the link in our bio 🔗.

Enkosi: A print that says it all ❤️. In isiXhosa, Enkosi means thank you. This print was born from our Ubuntu Vision pro...
08/05/2026

Enkosi: A print that says it all ❤️.

In isiXhosa, Enkosi means thank you. This print was born from our Ubuntu Vision project — a celebration of community, gratitude and the threads that pull us all together. It’s more than a pattern; it’s tribute to the people and places that shape us.

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Shop D03 Longkloof, Park Road
Cape Town
8001

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 14:30

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