The original espadrille, called Espardenya by the old-timers, has been handcrafted in the village of Cervera since the 13th century.
As we can see on the following pictures and video, Vicente assembles the rope into a sole and stitches it by hand using a punch, once the sole is ready, the upper canvas will also be [...]
How it's made
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The real Espadrilles, handmade in Spain
March 22, 2013 | By alexis | How it's made, Espadrilles
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Cotton canvas for espadrilles
February 6, 2013 | By admin | How it's made
Our collection of espadrilles, which are entirely handcrafted in a small village in northern Spain, use solid yet soft cotton uppers available in basic colors, stripes, and patterns. Cotton fabric is extremely soft and durable to wear
The cotton fabric or canvas used to create our espadrilles is woven in Valencia, Spain, and its wide variety [...] -
The jute sole of the espadrilles
February 6, 2013 | By admin | How it's made
The jute used to create the sole of the espadrilles is an organic fiber. The thread created from jute is very strong, and it also has exceptional insulating properties, low thermal conductivity, and antistatic characteristics.
The braided jute is then hand rolled into shape. The soles of the espadrilles may be flat, platform or wedge shaped [...] -
Hand made espadrilles
February 6, 2013 | By admin | How it's made
In a handful of Spanish villages, the centuries’ old tradition of villagers hand sewing the espadrille in the comfort of their own home still remains. The seamstresses sew the espadrilles by hand with an ancestral technique, always using the same tools and making the exact same motion.
The manufacturing of espadrilles provides steady work to hundreds [...] -
Eco-friendly espadrille
February 6, 2013 | By admin | How it's made
The espadrille, which is being produced in La Rioja, northern Spain, is made of a cotton canvas upper, hand sewn to a sole made of braided jute. Both elements are completely biodegradable and no chemical products are used in their manufacture.
The natural organic cotton is transformed into fabric in manufactories located in the region of [...] -
Natural rubber for the espadrille
February 6, 2013 | By admin | How it's made
In order to finish the sole, natural rubber will be vulcanized to the jute with the help of a heated mould (400º Celsius). This rubber sole will solidify the jute and provide a good grip to the sole. Natural rubber, vulcanized with high heat and pressure - no glue used - makes the espadrille last [...]
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How are espadrilles made?
February 1, 2013 | By admin | How it's made
In our village of Cervera you find fans of the espadrille like Ramon and his wife Paquita, who day after day produce espadrilles entirely hand sewn.
Their technique is traditional and their product is ecological, comfortable and very affordable. Even today the sewing is handmade.
Here are some pictures in the different steps needed to make a [...]
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