Category: INSPIRING HERITAGE
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POSADAS
Catrina Posadas was created to honor the legacy of the first and most influential image in the history of Mexican cultural symbolism: La Calavera Garbancera, sketched by illustrator and engraver José Guadalupe Posada in the early twentieth century. Posada created the etching between 1910 and 1913, using satire to critique the social aspirations of the
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CEMPASUCHIL
Our very own interpretation of the marigold Catrina, Catrina Cempasuchil (from the Nahuatl word Cempasuchitl) is a luminous homage to one of Mexico’s most revered flowers. For the Aztecs, the cempasuchil was more than a bloom, it was the sun’s reflection on earth, a bridge between the living and the dead. Known as the “flower…
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ESPERANZA
Catrina Esperanza honors one of the most defining moments in Mexico’s path to independence. She carries the banner of José María Morelos along with Sentimientos de la Nación, the document he presented on September 14, 1813 during the Congress of Chilpancingo. In this declaration, Morelos called for the abolition of slavery, the end of inherited…
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DOLORES
Catrina Dolores symbolizes the color red in the Mexican flag—representing blood, bravery, and the sacrifice behind Mexico’s fight for independence.
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INDEPENDENCIA
Catrina Independencia, is a radiant tribute to Mexico’s beloved Angel of Independence and the spirit of the 1810 revolution. Our Catrina Independencia, just like the monument, is holding a laurel of victory and a broken chain to symbolize freedom. She also holds another powerful symbol: the banner of the Virgin of Guadalupe, used by priest…
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FOLKLORE
Catrina Folklore is inspired by the vibrant colors, movement, and joy of folklórico dance—an iconic expression of Mexican culture celebrated around the world. Rather than wearing a traditional costume, this figure embodies a high-fashion interpretation that blends elegance with deep cultural symbolism. Her flowing silhouette, crafted from layers of colorful organza, is adorned with floral…