The espadrille was created in Spain, these Ana Laura shoes were made there. This unique sandal is very cool. Beach, festival, renfair, casual, open toed •Apprx 1.5” platform with woven raffia rope (not a loose loop-see pic) •Buckle fasten (buckles have some verdigris) •Crossedwide leather with open toes. •Leather has some imperfections with a longer mark under one of the buckles-see pics.