Frida con Rebozo - traditional figure of La Catrina from Mexico

Figure of Frida

Frida's figures in the style of La Catrina are a specific group of characters, referring to the person and work of Frida Kahlo, actually Magdalena Carmen Frieda Kahlo y Calderón. The heads of Frida's figures are often decorated with garlands woven from flowers. A frequent attribute of Frida's figures are birds, mainly parrots and monkeys, found in her paintings. The face part of the figures is full of pain and suffering associated with the painter's serious illness. The costumes of Frida's figures refer to Aztec and Mexican culture, one can even say that they are folk. The main colors of the costumes are yellow, orange, red, blue and green. The figures are made in Talaver's style and are characterized by a special craftsmanship. This way of production makes each of the figures a unique, unique work.

La Cartina in Mexico

La Catrina figures are dead-looking figures, dressed up in very elegant dresses and beautifully dressed hats with feathers. La Catrina symbolizes death, or rather its inevitability, regardless of their status, social status and faith. La Catriny is an attribute of the Mexican feast of the dead. On this day, Mexicans adorn their faces with makeup referring to the symbols of skeleton and skull. Catrines symbolize contact with the spirits of the dead. Mexicans believe that death does not end life, it is only a part of life. The Feast of the Dead is a joyful day in Mexico for parades and long feasts with singing and music.