A wooden shoe
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Title
A wooden shoe
Description
A madreña is a traditional wooden clog from Asturias, designed to protect the feet from the mud and wet conditions of rural life in the region. Traditionally made from wood, they were used by farmers, shepherds, and workers in the countryside, offering a practical solution for walking in harsh weather conditions.
In this case, the madreña is a small-sized variation, intricately engraved with the cross from the flag of Asturias and the tourist logo of the region. This version is designed as a souvenir or gift, combining the traditional craftsmanship of the madreña with regional symbols, making it a meaningful and unique keepsake for visitors to Asturias.
Creator
1195
Source
asturiasmap
Date
2021
Contributor
iain
Language
Asturian,Spanish
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
597
Alternative Title
Madreña
Date Submitted
02/09/2025
Date Modified
08/09/2025
Spatial Coverage
current,42.959326,-6.644387;
Europeana
Europeana Type
TEXT
Physical Object Item Type Metadata
Prim Media
1313
Material
Wood, birch
Natural Cultural
Cultural
Craft
woodwork
Tool
Chainsaw, axe, pedal lathe, gouges, and sandpaper
Place
El Bao (Il Bau) and Sisterna (Astierna) in Ibias; El Corralín (El Curralín) and Tablado (Trabáu) in Degaña (Asturias, Spain)
Material Source
Local wood: Parque Natural de Cangas del Narcea, Ibias y Degaña
Technique
Pedal lathe and Hand-carved with gouges. It takes about 3 to 4 hours to make the piece, in addition to the time required for felling and drying.
Function
Decorative
Creation Purpose
To keep at home or for sale
Conecept
Diversification of the items they offer from their wood production
External ID
ESPTOR_AR_05
Citation
1195, “A wooden shoe,” VERAP, accessed April 2, 2026, https://culturality.museum/omeka/items/show/1274.
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