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What is Talavera
Talavera is a very high-quality Earthenware / Pottery Art...easily recognized by the strong, intense colours and patterns in the decorative designs. All paint and glaze used in the Talavera that we import is lead-free and therefore can easily be used as household dinnerware. Furthermore, our Talavera is microwave, oven, and diswasher friendly - however - dislikes being dropped on a hard floor or surface!
History
In the 15th Century, Tile Makers from the Spanish pottery center, Talavera De La Reina, introduced this highly decorative earthenware art when they settled in the heart of Mexico. Although first introduced into Mexico from Spain, centuries of influence from diverse artistic styles and cultural centers have transformed Mexican Talavera into what it is today.
- the Cobalt blue patterns on white first appeared in Mexico in the late 15th Century and were direct influences of Moor and Visigoth people living in Spain.
- The Oriental influence can be seen in the use of people with Oriental features, animals, and floral designs - these features were first seen in Mexico around the mid-16th Century.
Talavera can be found throughout Mexico but the highest Quality and most Unique is from South-Central Mexico in Puebla - this is where it originated and still continues to be produced today!
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