Vintage Spanish Folk Art Cantabrian Albarcas Carved Wooden Clogs Shoes 12"

Description

Vintage pair of Spanish Cantabrian albarcas / wooden shoes featuring the traditional single piece construction with trio of protrusions on the sole, a black stained surface and folk art carving across the toe.

"A Cantabrian albarca is a rustic wooden shoe in one piece, which has been used particularly by the peasants of Cantabria, Spain. In the neighbouring province of Asturias madreñas are still being widely used in rural areas. 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. They have a characteristic set of three dowels on the bottom of the shoe.

Condition

Good Overall - wear, scuffing, fading / paint loss

Dimensions

11.75" x 5.125" x 4.25" (Width x Depth x Height)