The name “Carriel” is derived from the English words Carry All. With abundant compartments and hidden pockets, its accordion-like design enabled it to carry all essential items in an era when roads were scarce in the Andes Mountains. These journeys, spanning days or even weeks, often involved transporting coffee, vital supplies, and messages via horses or donkeys through mountains and valleys.

These expeditions demanded a diverse range of necessities, from work-related items like receipts and important letters to entertainment provisions like cigars, smoking pipes, harmonicas, and dice. The Carriel was designed to accommodate money, love letters, and family photographs.

Traditionally, a Carriel consists of 12 compartments and 5 secret inner pockets to safeguard these valuable treasures. Each traditional Carriel is a labor of love, crafted with approximately 115-124 leather pieces meticulously stitched together. Originally sewn using sewing machines, the sound of which once filled entire towns due to high demand, these bags were adorned with decorative red, green, and yellow trims. Red symbolized vitality, while green represented the towering Andes mountains, incorporating local elements into the bags.