Behind the Design

Special Edition Talavera Wall Art

January 28, 2016

The truth is there are documents that record the presence of several craftsmen from Talavera de la Reina in Puebla during the 16th Century, who established their workshops to produce tiles and ceramic ware. It was a very profitable business since there were so many churches and monasteries being built..

In time, a potter's guild was formed and Ordinances were laid down that all of the potters who wished to produce Talavera had to follow. This was done so that the quality of the ceramics called Talavera was uniform and that this earthenware had a distinctive style and excellence.

The color blue was to be used on the finest ceramic. This was so because the mineral pigments needed to produce this color were very expensive. The customer could then easily distinguish the quality of fine ceramic from one of lesser quality.

To avoid falsifications each master potter had to sign or mark his products. Yearly there were to be examinations that the craftsmen had to pass in order to be considered master potters.

Our special edition Talavera wall suns are handmade of clay in the classic Talavera style and then hand-painted with vibrant, eye-catching colors, these Talavera Suns. add a touch of the Southwest style to any decor. Each piece of Talavera wall art. is made by skilled artisans outside of Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico, and personally chosen by the La Fuente team for its high quality and unique design. An eyelet located on the back of each sun makes them perfect for hanging in both indoor and/or outdoor spaces. These special edition wall designs come in 4 sizes from small to Jumbo and 2 sizes in between. There is always something for everyone.

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