A type of saddle bag or pack carried by pack animals, used for transporting goods on journeys.
From Spanish 'alforja,' which comes from Arabic 'al-furja' meaning a leather bag. The Arabic origin reflects medieval trade routes and cultural exchange between Spain and the Middle East.
Alforjes were the original backpacks of the Silk Road and Spanish conquistadors—they're why we still use the same style of saddlebags on donkeys and mules today!
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