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The La Catrina Skull & Roses Crown was created as the centerpiece of this new Día de los Muertos set — a dramatic composition of deep red roses, antique gold, black details and a magnificent sculptural skull rising from the flowers. From the very first glance, the crown is meant to command attention, but its beauty lies just as much in what appears when you look closer: layers of roses in different shades of red, tiny golden floral accents, dark leaves, sparkling details and an intricately decorated skull that turns the entire silhouette into something unmistakably La Catrina.
The contrast between the skull and the flowers is at the heart of the design. Flowers are vibrant, abundant and alive; the skull is an enduring reminder that life is temporary. Together, they express something that has always fascinated us about the visual world surrounding Día de los Muertos — remembrance does not have to exist without beauty, color or joy. Those who came before us can be remembered through the lives they lived, the stories families continue to tell and the love that remains long after a person is gone.
Rather than making the skull dark or frightening, we surrounded it with an extraordinary abundance of red roses and transformed it with antique-gold ornamentation, black stones and jewel-like details. It rises above the flowers almost like a precious relic, while the floral volume around the head creates the grand, unmistakable silhouette associated with La Catrina. The result is opulent and theatrical, yet romantic — a crown designed to be discovered detail by detail rather than understood in a single glance.
Worn alone, the crown has enough presence to transform even the simplest black or red dress into a complete visual statement. Combined with the matching Sacred Heart Earrings, the antique gold, red and black details continue naturally down beside the face. And with the matching ornate Choker Necklace, the entire composition extends from the crown through the face and toward the heart, creating our complete Full La Catrina Set.
Our La Catrina collection is our own artistic interpretation inspired by the extraordinary elegance of La Catrina and created with respect for the cultural world of Día de los Muertos. It is not intended as a reproduction of a traditional Mexican artifact. Instead, through our own craftsmanship, we celebrate the visual richness and deeper themes that have inspired us for so many years: remembrance, family, love, mortality and, perhaps most importantly, the preciousness of life.
Every crown is individually handcrafted in our Czech atelier. The flowers, sculptural elements, stones and numerous decorative details are carefully positioned and assembled by hand to create a balanced composition from every angle. Subtle variations are a natural part of handmade work and give each piece its own character. This is not a crown created simply to make La Catrina more extravagant — it was created to express the beautiful contradiction at the heart of her image: that remembering death can also remind us how deeply life deserves to be celebrated.
VARIATIONS
La Catrina Skull & Roses Crown
Includes the handcrafted crown shown in the photographs. A dramatic golden skull rises from an abundant arrangement of deep red roses, surrounded by antique-gold floral ornaments, black details and jewel-like accents. Designed as the centerpiece of the collection, it creates a complete La Catrina statement even when worn on its own.
Crown + Sacred Heart Earrings
Includes the La Catrina Skull & Roses Crown together with one pair of matching handcrafted Sacred Heart Earrings. Their antique-gold ornamentation, deep red stones and dark accents echo the details of the crown and continue its rich visual language beside the face.
Full La Catrina Set
Includes all three coordinating pieces shown in the photographs: La Catrina Skull & Roses Crown + Sacred Heart Earrings + La Catrina Choker Necklace. Created as one complete composition, the set carries the same deep red, antique gold, black details and ornate symbolism from the dramatic floral crown around the face and down to the neckline for the complete La Catrina transformation.
CUSTOM ORDERS
Would you love this piece in a different finish or customized to perfectly match your outfit?
We can customize selected decorative details and finishes to suit your vision. Small color changes are available for an additional 10% of the product price. More extensive modifications, different materials, structural changes or multiple approval rounds may require a 20% surcharge.
Feel free to contact us before placing your order and send photos of your outfit, color palette or inspiration. We’d love to create a one-of-a-kind piece made especially for you.
Please note that personalized and custom-made pieces cannot be returned. Once your custom design is finished, we can send photos for your approval before shipping.
DELIVERY 🚚
All of our crowns and accessories are lovingly handcrafted to celebrate your unique beauty and style. Because every piece is made by hand, production times may vary depending on material availability and design complexity. Please see the product description for the current production time.
👑 If you have a specific deadline, please contact us before placing your order. We always do our best to prioritize urgent orders whenever possible.
💌 Orders shipped to the United States are sent Delivered Duty Paid (DDP). All import duties, customs fees and taxes are already included in the price, so you won’t pay anything extra upon delivery.
🇪🇺 Free Standard Shipping within Europe usually takes 4–8 business days. Delivery to the USA typically takes 10–15 business days, while shipping to the rest of the world usually requires 15–25 business days. These are estimated delivery times and may vary depending on your local postal service.
🌍 Need your order sooner? You can upgrade to DHL Express Shipping during checkout. Delivery usually takes 2–4 business days, depending on your destination country. DHL Express shipping generally costs between €25–€50, depending on parcel size and destination.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. We’d be honored to create something truly special just for you. 🤍