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The abarka (Basque), abarca or albarca (Spanish), avarca (Catalan) is the traditional
The abarka (Basque), abarca or albarca (Spanish), avarca (Catalan) is the traditional footwear
Footwear refers to garments worn on the feet, which typically serve the purpose of protective clothing, protection against adversities of the environment such as wear from rough ground; stability on slippery ground; and temperature.
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in Pyrenees. This sandal made in one piece of calf leather
Leather is a strong, flexible and durable material obtained from the tanning (leather), tanning, or chemical treatment, of animal skins and hides to prevent decay. The most common leathers come from cattle, sheep, goats, equine animals, buffal ...
is tied by braided wool laces around the socks. Note however that in Cantabria, ''abarca'' is used for a wooden shoe.''Vocabulario de Las Encartaciones, Cantabria, Las Merindades, Asturias, Palencia y León en las obras de José María de Pereda y Antonio de Trueba'', Txomin Etxebarria Mirones, 2004 . They were supplanted by espadrilles and rubber sandals for agricultural activities, but remain used for dance. The Spanish name of the espadrille, ''alpargata'', is a derivative Mozarab ''al-párğa pl. al-parğāt'' of ''abarka''.
See also
* Avarca, a sandal from the Balearic Islands. * List of shoe stylesReferences