Born and bred in Barcelona, Etnia is famous for turning functional accessories into works of art with bright primary-coloured frames and collaborations with legendary artists.

With experience and know-how stretching over 70 years and three generations, Etnia combines artistic freedom with history and tradition, embodying the spirit of the city that continues to inspire it.

Barcelona plays a huge role in Etnia’s history as it has witnessed the birth and growth of the company. It’s a city that is open to the world, innovative, rebellious, and visionary. It’s a dynamic city that evolves at the speed of light, but that never forgets where it came from. Barcelona has forged Etnia’s character and way of doing things. A brand that always looks forward without forgetting its roots.

Etnia Barcelona is colour, quality, culture. They are Mediterranean, independent, and rebellious. They are tradition and innovation. And they are also the city that inspires them: Barcelona.

Social and Eco

Etnia works predominantly with natural materials like cotton, wood, and glass. They are eliminating single-use plastic from the packaging of their glasses, working with recyclable materials like a cotton case, and the bag that protects the glasses is made from 100% biodegradable corn starch.

Since 2016, they have been helping improve the eyesight of people worldwide who do not have access to appropriate eye care through the Etnia Barcelona Foundation.