A carriel is a small leather
satchel from
Colombia. They are similar in appearance to a
saddlebag but worn over the shoulder, usually by men. Carrieles were traditionally made of
rawhide or
nutria fur and are typical of the
Antioquia region of
Colombia. The bag is associated with
paisa culture.[1] The carriel is part of folkloric dress of the region[2][3] and is also used by modern businessmen throughout the country.[disputed (for: conflict with sources) –
discuss]
It is said that the word carriel comes from the English "carry-all", but derivation from the French cartier (handbag) is equally likely.[4]
^Carrieles were used by arrieros (Paisa cowboys) for their horseback trips. Dier, Andrew (2014). Colombia. Moon Handbooks. Berkeley, California: Avalon Travel. p.
256-257.
ISBN978-1-61238-627-0.
^Appelbaum, Nancy P. (2003). Muddied Waters: Race, Region, and Local History in Colombia, 1846–1948. Durham, North Carolina: Duke University Press. p.
151.
ISBN978-0-8223-3080-6.