Eyeglass frame maker's way to 'think beyond frame'

Eyeglass frame maker's way to 'think beyond frame'

FUKUI, Japan - An employee of Kisso Ltd. in Sabae, Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, holds an extra-large earpick, used for publicity display, made of eyeglass frame material cellulose acetate on Oct. 1, 2014. Kisso has been producing accessories from cellulose acetate in an effort to find a way to invigorate the sluggish local economy, with the new products becoming a big hit. (Kyodo)

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