THE STORY
THE BRAND
Jaguars represent to be free, to be strong,
to live life on their own terms... just like us.
Every piece is designed and handmade out of locally sourced and sustainable natural materials.
THE DESIGNER
Hola hola, my name is Cat(harina) and
I'm a Dutchy living in the jungle of Mexico.
My brand was born out of my love for Mexico.
That’s also why I continue to source all across the country myself - because I love discovering new materials,
techniques and artisans.
With a BA in design and the passion for Mexico, I've sought to create sustainable, unique and handmade pieces. The color palette of Jaguarita are earth tones and black, and only 100% natural materials (linen, cotton, leather, silk, wool). Jaguarita is a fusion of Mexican heritage and European aesthetics.
I'm trying to leave a positive impact on the planet by designing quality and multifunctional slowfashion -
one creation at the time.
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Jaguarita is available online, during events as a pop-up shop and in selected physical stores in different locations around the globe.
THE PROCESS
DESIGN
All designs are created by me. The ponchos are sewed by myself as well. For the accessories I create the designs and work together with local artisans that are experts in their field of craft, together we create the unique pieces.
SOURCING
Every couple of months I head out for sourcing trips to Chiapas, Oaxaca and San Miguel de Allende. I get my raw materials in these places and visit the artisans I work together with. To me it's very important to keep doing this in order to keep close with the local people and to keep getting inspired by the culture and all the things I see. I capture the sourcing through photos and videos to show where the final products essentially are coming from.. You can check these out on IG stories under -gira- (=tour)
CRAFTSMANSHIP
Every piece is handcrafted and a unique piece. I only work with natural materials due to environmental reasons. For ponchos this means I only work with - linen, silk, wool and cotton. The hat straps are all made out of cotton, wool, leather or glass. And the accessories are all made out of wood and brass.
PERSONALIZATION
To give your new favorite piece a special touch I offer personalization for every sombrero and poncho I sell.
You can have your name, inititals, phone number or anything you wish embroidered inside. Just shoot me a message after purchase and I will get back to you.
