This ceramic statue of a La China Poblana sits in the central courtyard restaurant of Hotel Margarita in Centro Puebla. La China Poblana refers to a legendary 17th-century Asian woman, Catarina de San Juan, and the iconic, colourful dress style that became a symbol of Mexican identity. Originating in Puebla, the style features an embroidered blouse and a sequined skirt, often representing Mexican mestizo womanhood and folkloric tradition.