Behind the Design

What is true and authentic Puebla Talavera?

April 22, 2018

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Talavera was introduced to Mexico by Spanish guild artisans of the Colonial period. Known as “majolica” in Spain, Mexican Talavera draws its name from the 16th century Spanish pottery center, Talavera de la Reina, where imagination and persistence led to enormous strides in the world's knowledge of fine ceramics. Thus, while the intricate polychrome and more typical blue and white designs portray their old-world legacy, the indigenous floral and celestial motifs featured on these pages claim the ceramics as classically Mexican.

The Talavera offered by La Fuente Imports “online showroom” fits into this category. This includes all plates, platters, and place settings as all are handmade by studios in Puebla, Mexico, and is 100% lead-free as well as microwave, oven, and dishwasher safe. The detail on each piece is outstanding, and due to the kiln's high firing temperature all our Puebla Talavera is also crack and chip resistant.

If you are searching for an elegant tea set to use not only for special occasions, but also for everyday use, then try our handmade Talavera tea sets. With every tea set having its own unique design, you are sure to find a tea set that you will love

Other items from the Talavera Pottery category, including our Talavera sinks, canisters, planters, and fruit bowls, come from the historic city of Dolores Hidalgo. Every design is painted by hand, and all plates and platters are made with an eyelet on the back for hanging on walls. We are sure that you’ll enjoy the functional beauty of the pieces in our wide and varied selections!