High in the mountains of Antioquia, the town of Jericó is world-famous for a very specific craft: the "Carriel." This heavy-duty, cylinder-arm Pfaff sewing machine is a critical tool in that legacy. While it might look like a standard vintage industrial machine, its specialized shape—specifically that protruding horizontal arm—allows a leatherworker to sew three-dimensional shapes, curves, and tight corners that would be impossible on a flat-bed machine. This is the backbone of Jericó’s artisan economy. The Carriel is a traditional Colombian leather satchel, historically used by muleteers (arrieros) who traversed these rugged mountains. A true Jericó Carriel is unmistakable; it famously features numerous hidden compartments—sometimes up to twelve—where mountain travelers would hide gold, tobacco, or letters. The machine you see here, a German-engineered Pfaff, was imported decades ago and is prized for its ability to punch through thick, high-quality hides, including the distinct "pelo" or fur-on rawhide typically used for the bag's flap. In a town like Jericó, these machines are often family heirlooms, passed down through generations of "guarnicioneros" (leather harness makers). Because the town is a protected cultural heritage site, many of these small workshops operate out of the front rooms of colorful colonial houses. The "10" marked on the side likely refers to a workstation number in a larger communal shop or a specific setting used by the crafter to maintain consistency in their needlework. Seeing these machines in person is a window into a pre-industrial style of manufacturing that has remained largely unchanged for over a century, keeping one of Colombia's most iconic fashion symbols alive.