Keep this folding magnifier in your pocket to more easily read menus, newspapers, books and more. Handmade from brass with a 2.5x magnification rate, this loupe is etched with the striking Ten Thousand Villages logo and compactly folds making it easy to carry in a pocket or purse. A perfect gift! A Ten Thousand Villages Exclusive handcrafted by artisans with Noah's Ark in India. Noah's Ark continues its work, training artisans to use alternative metals, source recycled materials and to create innovative designs grounded in traditional methods.