catrina

Dressed as a country woman of the early twentieth century, Catrina poses in a green meadow. Gorky González creates this colorful decorative plate using traditional Majolica techniques. The word catrina is widely used in Mexico to mean "elegant and polished." Lithographer Jose Guadalupe Posadas created the skeletal Catrina, who was later immortalized in the murals of Diego Rivera.

González signs his work "AT," for alfarería tradicional (traditional ceramics).

Part of NOVICA's Dia de los Muertos collection.

The complex heritage of Mexico can be seen in their Day of the Dead traditions, which are complicated blends of thought from the ancestors, the Aztec, Maya, and Spaniards, and Catholic belief. Preparing an altar by placing photographs, flowers, candles, favorite foods and drinks of the loved one is an invitation to the spirit of dead loved ones to return home to share memories, laughter and tears.

Since 1910, the Catrina name refers a well dressed woman. She is "The Bony One," "The Skinny One," and death personified. Inspired by the caricatures of lithographer Jose Guadalupe Posada, Catrina is an important personage in Mexico's November 2 Day of the Dead celebrations. She takes center stage in this colorful gift box. Catrina and her husband, El Catrin appear on a set of four decoupage coasters along with a white sugar skull. The skull theme is repeated in a hand-painted candle. A small portrait of Catrina is encased in a petite tin frame, protected by a glass pane, for wall display.

Mexico's beloved skeletal lovers, Catrina and Catrin, are the stars of this set of six pinewood coasters filled with an enchanting aura. Ana Maria Gonzalez transforms wood into a cultural treasure through meticulous decoupage, capturing the playful spirit of Day of the Dead traditions in each carefully crafted piece. Between uses, these functional accessories nest neatly in their accompanying holder.

Add some Mexican flair to your home with this set of four handcrafted coasters made from decoupage on pine wood. Designed by Ana Maria Gonzalez, the round coasters are inspired by the Day of the Dead, featuring a skull with La Catrina makeup, embellished with vibrant flowers and hearts on a green backdrop.

These six pinewood coasters showcase Catrina and Catrin, Mexico's iconic skeletal sweethearts, brought to life through Ana Maria Gonzalez's masterful decoupage artistry. Each piece tells a silent story of love beyond the grave, incorporating rich Day of the Dead imagery on durable wood. The included holder keeps the accessories organized when they're not safeguarding your surfaces.

A beautiful Day of the Dead Catrina wears a crown of flowers in this set of four round coasters, made of pine wood with decoupage cutouts. These coasters are handcrafted by Ana Maria Gonzalez of Mexico, arriving with a dark brown holder for easy storage.

Skull images celebrate Mexico's Day of the dead in colorful coasters by Ana Maria Gonzalez. Working in decoupage on pinewood, she depicts the flirty Catrina in her feathered hat, a sugar skull, a bony skeleton with flowers in her hair and a geometric skull. The set of four arrives with a pinewood stand for storage and display.

A dapper Catrin with a hat and mustache is featured in this set of four round coasters, made of pinewood with decoupage cutouts. Crafted by Mexico's Ana Maria Gonzalez, these coasters celebrate the beauty of Day of the Dead imagery. Includes a dark brown holder.