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In Mexico, many dress up as La Catrina for Day of the Dead celebration, symbolizing death’s beauty and equality. With skull face paint, flowers, and vibrant colors, this iconic look honors loved ones and celebrates life and death.

La Catrina is a central symbol of the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) celebration in Mexico, representing the cycle of life and death:

Origin

Mexican engraver José Guadalupe Posada first created La Catrina in 1912 as Calavera Garbancera, a satirical illustration of peasant women who tried to pass as upper class.

Meaning

La Catrina's elegant attire and skull makeup symbolize that death is a natural part of life, and should be acknowledged and celebrated.

Day of the Dead traditions

La Catrina is a popular subject in Day of the Dead art, and is often depicted in altars, paintings, sculptures, and dolls. People also wear costumes and paint their faces in sugar skull makeup to emulate La Catrina.

National symbol

La Catrina's fame grew after her debut at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1944, and she has become a national symbol of Mexican identity and heritage.

Male counterpart

The male counterpart to La Catrina is also known as a "Catrin", and wears skull makeup and black clothes, often with a top hat or mariachi costume.

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