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What faience and Talavera pottery? Talavera means ceramic products (tiles, sinks, decorative objects and others), made and hand painted by Mexican artisans.
Made in Mexico for centuries, Talavera tiles have a long history. The manufacturing process is very specific and results from a real know-how. To help you discover the bright colors and rich designs of Talavera earthenware and pottery, we have created this collection of 45 inspiring photographs.
Talavera earthenware and pottery: a unique art form from Mexico
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The expression Talavera comes from the name of the city of Talavera of the Reina which was one of the main centers of Spanish pottery manufacturing in the Middle Ages. It is from this city that in the mid-1500s came the first potters in New Spain, the name used for Mexico by the Spanish colonizers. According to legend, the Dominican friars of the central Mexican city Puebla, a splendid city today too, have brought Spanish craftsmen to contribute to the decoration of the cathedral Santo Domingo. It is interesting to note that Talavera tiles are very similar, and inspired, Moroccan tiles.
The Talavera faience takes its name from the Mexican city Talavera de la Reina
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Local artisans, already with pottery experience, quickly acquired the new technique and Talavera, combining different styles including the Mediterranean, Moorish and Central American Indian, defined his own unique style which, thanks to its precise details and bright colors, quickly conquered the world. The success of Talavera is due to the richness of the nuances and uniqueness of its hand-made pieces, but also to the regulation of its manufacture which was fixed at the end of the 1500s. It is this regulation which guaranteed the authenticity of the tiles produced. It also consisted in the precise definition of the materials and techniques used as well as in the characteristics of the products manufactured. This way of managing the maneuver by establishing frames was at the time quite rare and very innovative. Each Talavera manufacturer had to sign each of his pieces to filter out those that were false. The craftsmen also passed exams every year so that they could keep their title of master potter Talavera. The products manufactured were classified by their quality.
Beautifully decorated terrace with Talavera faience
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Discover our large file of bathrooms, kitchens, terraces and furniture decorated with the beautiful tiles Talavera and invite the Mexican spirit and crafts at home!
Large terrace with pool
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Beautifully decorated bathroom with Talavera tiles
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Stairs decorated with Talavera tiles
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Staircase discreetly decorated with Talavera
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Talavera tiles in blue and white
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Detailed and sophisticated design
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reasons
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Table decorated with Talavera tiles
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Low table
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Kitchen credenza
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Bathroom sink
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Fireplace decorated with Talavera faience
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Blue kitchen with Talavera credenza
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Talavera colorful kitchen credenza
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Large kitchen with center island and Talavera credenza
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