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Catarina Mina
Celina Hissa
Catarina Mina is a textile heritage label based in Ceará, started in 2008. Behind the label: Celina Hissa. It is known for bags and clothes handmade with artisan communities, from crochet to bilro lace. Latest milestone on record (15 October 2026): Shows at SPFW N61.
Quick facts
Catarina Mina at a glance
- Behind the label
- Celina Hissa
- Based
- Ceará, Brazil
- Since
- 2008
- Focus
- Textile heritage
- Makes
- Bags, accessories and clothing
The person and the label
Who is behind Catarina Mina?
Celina Hissa founded Catarina Mina in Ceará in 2008, starting with bags that combined carnaúba palm straw and crochet. The label works with about 450 artisans in more than 30 communities, ELLE Brasil reported in 2024. It made its SPFW debut that April with 40 looks using six techniques, among them bilro and labirinto lace and filé embroidery. Its October 2025 collection was devoted to the carnaúba palm and came with a crochet sandal made with the French brand Veja, Veja’s first international partnership with a Brazilian label. At N61 its collection took on the sertão and its rains.
Timeline
Catarina Mina, dated
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Quick answers
Catarina Mina, answered
Who is behind Catarina Mina?
- Celina Hissa. Catarina Mina is a textile heritage label based in Ceará.
When was Catarina Mina founded?
- 2008, according to the sources listed on this page.
What does Catarina Mina make?
- Bags, accessories and clothing. It is known for bags and clothes handmade with artisan communities, from crochet to bilro lace.