Cantabrian albarcas
A Cantabrian albarca is a rustic wooden shoe in one piece, which has been used particularly by the peasants of Cantabria, Spain.[1][2][3] In the neighbouring province of Asturias madreñas are still being widely used in rural areas.
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| Type | Clog |
|---|---|
| Material | Wood |
| Place of origin | Cantabria, Spain |
Albarcas
Asturian madreñas
Cantabrian albarcas are similar to other clogs from Europe, but have significant features and different characteristics in terms of woodworking process and in their use.[3] They have a characteristic set of three dowels on the bottom of the shoe.
See also
- Geta (footwear)
- List of shoe styles
References
- "Las albarcas en El Diario Montañés" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2008-05-12.
- "Artesanía de Cantabria, en Casas y Hoteles Rurales" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2008-05-12.
- Linares Argüelles, Mariano; Pindado Uslé, Jesús; Aedo Pérez, Carlos (1985). "Tomo I". Gran Enciclopedia de Cantabria. Santander, Cantabria: Editorial Cantabria. ISBN 84-86420-01-6.
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