The Significance of Talavera Tiles and Pottery

April 6, 2019

Talavera is a kind of Mexican and Spanish pottery. Named after Talavera da la Reina pottery, which is native to Toledo, a region of Spain, Talavera pottery stemmed from Mexico. At the heart of the style, lies tin-glazed earthenware with typically white or a light-colored base glaze.

Home of Talavera

Today, Talavera tiles and pottery are an important part of the Mexican culture. Due to the quality of clay found in the Puebla region in Mexico, it is the hub of Talavera art in the country. Major cities include Puebla, Atlixco, Cholula and Tecali. Apart from these cities of Puebla, the town of San Pablo del Monte is also rich in soil, history, technique, and culture required to promote Talavera tiles and pottery.

Colors of Talavera

Talavera tiles and pottery are all about the smart use of bold and bright colors. In the early days, cobalt blue was the prime color of Talavera art. At the time, it was the most expensive pigment and hinted as prestige. While cobalt blue became the characteristic color for Talavera, five other colors are also permitted, including yellow, black, green, orange, and mauve. All the colors need to be made from natural pigment and the strokes of paint often have blurred appearance due to glazing.

Significance of Talavera

Native to Mexico, Talavera tiles and pottery is famous all around the world. Apart from being a popular style for utilitarian items like plates, jars, planters, etc, Talavera tiles are also used to decorate the inside and outside of the buildings in Mexico. Sometimes, Talavera tiles may also include the symbol of the religious order, making them a preferred choice for decorating church and monasteries.

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