RIA Menorca, founded in 1947 by cobbler Bartolomé Truyol, has 75 years of tradition crafting authentic Menorcan sandals (abarcas) by hand. The abarca, introduced to Menorca in the 13th century, gained global popularity as summer footwear in the second half of the 20th century. In 1998, Carlos Truyol took over the business, combining his father's artisan expertise with modern design and innovation to keep the brand evolving while preserving its traditional roots.
Ria Menorcaは、1947年に靴職人バルトロメ・トゥルヨルが創業した、75年の歴史を持つメノルカ島の伝統的サンダル「アバルカ」の工房です。アバルカは13世紀に島へ伝わり、20世紀後半から夏の履き物として世界的に広まりました。1998年には息子のカルロスが経営を引き継ぎ、父の職人技術と現代的なデザインを融合させ、伝統を守りながらブランドを進化させ続けています。
RIA Menorca, founded in 1947 by cobbler Bartolomé Truyol, has 75 years of tradition crafting authentic Menorcan sandals (abarcas) by hand. The abarca, introduced to Menorca in the 13th century, gained global popularity as summer footwear in the second half of the 20th century. In 1998, Carlos Truyol took over the business, combining his father's artisan expertise with modern design and innovation to keep the brand evolving while preserving its traditional roots.