Catarina Mina’s bags are about people - inside every crocheted piece is a ‘thank you’ card, signed by the artisan who made the piece weaving both their love and personal stories into each item - and which serves as a ‘Certificate of Authenticity’. Celina Hissa, the founder, often refers to the bags as ‘CM Minha’ a play on words that means ‘My Catarina Mina" which is a poetic way of indicating that each belongs to you - the client who purchases it; to Celina who envisioned it all; to the artisans who bring it all to life - and who are all an integral part of this life-changing company, Catarina Mina.
Each bag is 100% handmade by Brazilian artisans, and includes features made of premium metals, tassels, straws and yarns, most of them sourced locally in Brazil. The unique and intricate work makes every bag a piece of artisanal art.
