Category: ICONS
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OCELOTL
Catrina Ocelotl honors the warrior spirit of the jaguar, one of Mexico’s most enduring ancestral symbols and a sacred figure in Mexica culture. Inspired by the elite Jaguar Warriors and the ceremonial traditions of competition in ancient Mesoamerica, this icon celebrates strength, courage, agility, and resilience across generations. Bridging ancestral symbolism with contemporary cultural storytelling,…
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PURO CORAZON
Puro Corazón Catrina honors the spirit, pride, and passion of San Antonio basketball through a cultural tribute to the city that stands behind its team. Inspired by the journey from the Western Conference Finals to the NBA Finals, this icon celebrates resilience, unity, and the energy of a community dressed in silver and black. Created…
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CUETLAXOCHITL
Catrina Cuetlaxóchitl honors the ancestral flower Mexico gifted to the world, known today as the poinsettia or flor de Nochebuena. Rooted in Mexica tradition and later embraced within Christmas celebrations, this iconic bloom reflects a journey of transformation across cultures and generations. Part of the Inspiring Heritage and Xochitl collections, Catrina Cuetlaxóchitl celebrates the enduring…
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ACOCOXOCHITL
Catrina Acocoxóchitl honors the dahlia, the national flower of Mexico and an ancestral bloom deeply rooted in Indigenous history and cultural memory. Part of the Inspiring Heritage and Xochitl collections, this icon celebrates the beauty, resilience, and diversity of Mexico through a flower once used for nourishment, medicine, and irrigation by the Mexica. Inspired by…
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FIESTA REINA
Fiesta Reina Catrina celebrates the extraordinary pageantry and cultural legacy of Fiesta San Antonio, a cherished tradition that unites the city each spring through history, service, and celebration. Inspired by Fiesta Royalty, this 2026 iLaCatrina® icon honors the queens, ambassadors, and cultural representatives who embody the spirit of San Antonio with grace, purpose, and pride.…
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IGNACIA
María Ignacia Rodríguez de Velasco, known to history as La Güera Rodríguez, was one of the most controversial and compelling figures of New Spain. Born into privilege in 1778, she was an aristocrat by lineage, but it was her intellect, presence, and political awareness that distinguished her. At a time when women were expected to…
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ISABEL MOCTEZUMA
Isabel Moctezuma is one of the most powerful and complex women in the history of Mexico, and her presence in the LAS DOÑAS collection honors her role as the living bridge between Ancestral Mexico and La Nueva España. Dressed as a bride, she becomes a visual symbol of the union of two worlds, an embodiment…
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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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OTOMI
Catrina Otomí is part of the Voices of Mexico collection and celebrates the creative spirit of the Otomí people, one of Mexico’s oldest Indigenous groups whose roots reach back thousands of years, long before the rise of the Aztec Empire.
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CANTERA
Catrina Cantera stands as a symbol of endurance, artistry, and community pride, celebrating San Antonio’s cultural legacy and the vibrant stories that continue to unfold at The Shops at La Cantera.