Team Rawbare
Rawbare
The people behind the frames
A team obsessed with design, craft, and making eyewear that is raw, real, and honest.
Rawbare is an Indian D2C eyewear brand founded in Mumbai in 2022. The team spans design, operations, marketing, logistics, and customer experience — all working toward building eyewear that is honest, well-made, and worth wearing every day. Explore our sunglasses collection to see what they build.
Founder
Affan Ahmad
Affan founded Rawbare in 2022 with one belief — great eyewear should be raw, real, and honest. What started in Mumbai has grown into a brand trusted by 50,000+ customers across the world, with 300% YoY growth and a community that keeps coming back.
Co-Founders
Ankit Mor
Ankit played a key role in driving Rawbare's social media growth, helping build the brand's presence and community from the ground up. His understanding of content and audience helped shape how the world first discovered Rawbare.
Shahid Javed
Shahid has been a cornerstone of Rawbare's foundation, bringing in board advisors and backing the brand with early investment. His belief in the vision gave Rawbare the structural strength to grow with confidence.
Team Rawbare
Asiya Khan
Head of Operations
Rajneesh Kumar
Creative Head
Chirag Solanki
Marketing Lead
Sulaiman Shaikh
Warehouse & Inventory
Faraz Ansari
Customer Experience
Shubham Salgaonkar
Customer Experience
Kaif Qureshi
Logistics & Operations
Ehtesham Ansari
Logistics & Operations
Rashad Qazi
Accounting
Bashir Shaikh
Logistics & Warehouse
Board Advisors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rawbare?
Rawbare is an Indian direct-to-consumer eyewear brand that designs and sells premium sunglasses and frames. Built on the belief that great eyewear should be honest, well-made, and accessible, Rawbare offers hundreds of frame styles shipped across India and worldwide.
When was Rawbare founded?
Rawbare was founded in August 2022 in Mumbai, India. The brand started with 10 designs and a single promise — no boring frames — and has since grown into one of India's most recognised emerging eyewear brands.
Where is Rawbare based?
Rawbare is based in Mumbai, India, with one experience store in Andheri, Mumbai, and plans to expand offline to more locations soon. The brand operates online at rawbare.com and ships eyewear to customers across India and internationally.
What makes Rawbare different from other eyewear brands?
Rawbare is a direct-to-consumer brand with no middlemen, which means better quality at honest prices. Every frame carries 100% UV400 protection, weighs approximately 35 grams, and comes with a 6-month warranty. The brand also names every frame after an Indian destination — making each pair part of a larger story.
Does Rawbare ship internationally?
Yes, Rawbare ships worldwide. Whether you are in India, the UAE, the UK, Singapore, or anywhere else, Rawbare delivers premium eyewear to your door.
What awards has Rawbare won?
Rawbare has won multiple national awards including the ET Now Business Conclave Emerging Eyewear Brand of the Year (2025), Adgully ScreenXX Emerging Brand of the Year (2025), and the Gold Award at Adgully DIGIXX 2026 in the Lifestyle & Accessories category.
