KOHA Eyewear, Design as a Transmitter of Heritage In partnership with Médias France
KOHA Eyewear, Design as a Transmitter of Heritage In partnership with Médias France
November 24, 2025
The young Albanian brand KOHA Eyewear designs sunglasses as bridges between cultures: those of the Balkans, but also those of Japan, the cradle of high-end eyewear.
Stiven Rada, founder of KOHA Eyewear, has cultivated a curiosity for beautiful things since childhood, having grown up in a family where perfumes, bottles, and elegant frames held a special place. After becoming a lawyer, he returned to this fascination by sketching a pair of glasses inspired by his native country. KOHA Eyewear was thus born from the idea of revisiting ancient Albanian symbols through contemporary and elegant sunglasses, crafted with the expertise of Japanese artisans.
The expertise of Japanese masters blended with Albanian artistry
The first collection, Fibulae, draws inspiration from an archaeological jewel displayed at the National Museum of Albania. Shaped like a pin, the fibula was once used to fasten clothing, but it also held a spiritual dimension: among the Illyrian tribes, ancestors of the Albanians, it represented the sun, the source of life and protection. KOHA captures its circularity and symbolic power, transposing them into frames made of titanium, a durable and recyclable metal. Handcrafted in the Fukui region of Japan, the glasses require more than six months of work, and each collection is limited to 300 pieces, available in three shades – amber, light green, and dark brown. Through this limited production, Stiven Rada embodies a philosophy of exclusivity, focused on quality and legacy.
Designer eyewear with meaning
KOHA Eyewear is for those who appreciate beauty in its subtlety. The frames, sleek and timeless, reveal to the discerning eye delicate engravings inspired by ancient motifs. The meticulous attention to detail extends to the case, which features a design paying homage to Albanian iconography. Even the cleaning cloth is a nod to Onufri red, the 16th-century master renowned for his intense pigments. This deep red, whose composition remains a mystery, symbolizes the culture and history of a country that cherishes craftsmanship. The design of the glasses themselves remains modern and adapts to all styles.
KOHA Eyewear continues its exclusive approach with new limited-edition creations. Following the Fibulae, other Albanian symbols will inspire future frames, always with precision and attention to detail.
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