Paloma Barceló

Paloma Barceló is a Spanish women's footwear brand rooted in a family shoemaking business that began in 1960. It is known for handmade shoes combining hand braided leather with natural materials such as jute, raffia and cork.

What is Paloma Barceló?

Paloma Barceló is a Spanish footwear brand built on a family business that began in 1960, when Manuel Barceló opened his first shoe factory. The company is run by the second generation, with the third generation preparing to take over, and it is part of the Cosi Cosi Group.

Products and positioning

The brand designs fashion and luxury shoes for women, including ankle boots, boots, loafers and sneakers, with a strong signature in craft techniques. It is known for hand braided and stitched leather and for natural materials:

• Jute and raffia
• Cork and wood
• Natural rubber
• Hand selected leather

Paloma Barceló describes its approach through three pillars, quality, expression and culture, linking art inspired design with respect for traditional craftsmanship. Production is handmade, and the brand also offers a collection called Palomitas.

Distribution

Paloma Barceló sells through its own stores, a direct online shop with a separate US site, a mobile app and a wholesale channel serving retailers internationally, including luxury department stores such as Steffl in Vienna.

Why it matters

The brand is an example of how Spain's family run shoemakers have moved from manufacturing into branded, design led positioning, using artisanal techniques and natural materials as their main point of difference.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Paloma Barceló from?

Paloma Barceló is a Spanish brand that grew out of a family shoe factory opened in 1960.

What is Paloma Barceló known for?

It is known for handmade women's shoes with hand braided leather and natural materials such as jute, raffia and cork.

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