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Damir Bajraktarević

  • Dawood
  • Eyewear maker
  • Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Rising Star
Damir Bajraktarević Eyewear maker
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A warm outlook on life

  • • Damir's wooden eyewear frames are a hit in Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • • His passion for woodwork emerged when he made wooden guitars
  • • He is self-taught

In the beginning, it was a love for music that inspired Damir Bajraktarević to build wooden guitars, but since then he has shifted to making wooden frames for eyewear. This idea and his craftsmanship grew into a successful business that he called Dawood. Fans of Dawood are of all ages, including fashionistas from Bosnia and Herzegovina and abroad. A perfectionist by nature, Damir devotes a lot of time and attention to making each glasses frame. If he is not happy with the piece he has made, he throws it away, even though he knows most people will not notice the small flaws in his charming handmade frame. Damir finds the greatest pleasure in playing with different wood samples. His vision of a frame is blurry until the product is finished, which inspires him to work. "And that is the beauty of wood," says Damir.

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Works

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KENT

These lightweight men's sunglasses are made of walnut wood. It has a beautiful two-colour effect that includes heart (dark) and sap (light shade) wood. The model has flexible hinges to fit various face shapes. The lenses are CR-39 with UV protection.

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MEG

These lightweight women's sunglasses are made of walnut wood. The beautiful two-colour effect is made of wood that includes its heart (dark) and sap (light shade). The model has flexible hinges to fit various face shapes. The lenses are CR-39 with UV protection.

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JOE

These lightweight men's sunglasses are made of walnut wood. With a keyhole bridge and slot, this JOE model has a rockstar vibe. The model has flexible hinges to fit different face sizes. The lenses are CR-39 and have UV protection.

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MORGAN

This bespoke model is made of two different materials: the front is laminated layers of denim jeans, and the temples are made of white ash wood which makes a contrast with the blue front. The lenses are CR-39 and have UV protection.

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MORSKY

These lightweight unisex sunglasses are made of walnut wood. The keyhole bridge gives this model a vintage feel. The lenses are CR-39 with UV protection.

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