Introduction to Talavera
The bright colors and free-form designs featured on this traditional art form from Mexico always make me smile, and I would like to share my passion for it with you.
Talavera is a type of Mexican pottery produced in the cities of Puebla, Mexico, and Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico.
The pieces are hand formed and hand painted with stylized folk art designs, most often in colorful combinations such as yellow and cobalt blue.
While it is named after Talavera de la Reina, a city in Spain, the term "talavera" is mainly used to describe the Mexican derivation of this Majolica-style pottery.
Contents at a Glance
Talavera Pots on Display
Talavera Garden Sunfaces
Mexican Talavera Rajah Sun - MC*
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Large Multi-Color Mexican Talavera Norah Sun
Amazon Price: $33.74 (as of 12/04/2008)
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Medium Multi-Color Mexican Talavera Shanti Sun
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Talavera 12" Sun Face with Rays Wall Decor, Detailed, Assorted Colors
Amazon Price: $27.99 (as of 12/04/2008)
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Multi-Color Mexican Talavera Sammy Sun
Amazon Price: $15.29 (as of 12/04/2008)
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Talavera Pots and Urns
Talavera African Violet Planter Pot with Attached Saucer, Assorted Colors
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 12/04/2008)
Talavera Window Sill Planter - 9", Assorted Colors
Amazon Price: $18.99 (as of 12/04/2008)
Talavera Round Planter Pot, Extra Large - Assorted Colors
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 12/04/2008)
Talavera Urn Style Planter Pot, 7" Tall - Assorted Colors
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 12/04/2008)
Talavera Planter Pot, Large - Assorted Colors
Amazon Price: $22.99 (as of 12/04/2008)
Talavera Crosses
Frogs
Medium Multi-Color Mexican Talavera Frog
Amazon Price: $31.49 (as of 12/04/2008)
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Talavera Frog Figurine - Wall Hanger or Tabletop, Assorted Colors
Amazon Price: $21.99 (as of 12/04/2008)
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Talavera Frog Planter, Large - Indoor / Outdoor, Assorted Colors
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 12/04/2008)
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Talavera Frog, Small - Assorted Colors
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 12/04/2008)
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Medium Sunflower Mexican Talavera Frog
Amazon Price: $31.49 (as of 12/04/2008)
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Fish
Talavera Turtles
Sunflower Mexican Talavera Small Turtle
Amazon Price: $8.09 (as of 12/04/2008)
Medium Sunflower Mexican Talavera Turtle
Amazon Price: $31.49 (as of 12/04/2008)
Sunflower Mexican Talavera Turtle Planter Pot
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Medium Multi-Color Mexican Talavera Turtle
Amazon Price: $31.49 (as of 12/04/2008)
Medium Traditional Green Mexican Talavera Turtle
Amazon Price: $31.49 (as of 12/04/2008)
Talavera Vases
Sunflowers look especially good in Talavera vases.
Small Multi-Color Mexican Talavera Violet Flower Vase
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Traditional Green Mexican Talavera Miriam Flower Vase
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 12/04/2008)
Small Sunflower Talavera Violet Flower Vase
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Small Traditional Green Mexican Talavera Violet Flower Vase
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Sunflower Mexican Talavera Miriam Flower Vase
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Talavera Tableware
Small Multi-Color Mexican Talavera Om
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 12/04/2008)
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Talavera Large Platter
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Talavera ceramic cup and dessert plate, 'Charm'
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Talavera Bowl Hand Painted, 7 1/2" Diameter
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Talavera Home Accessories
Talavera Light Switch Plate Cover - Single Rocker, Assorted Colors
Amazon Price: $6.49 (as of 12/04/2008)
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Talavera Spoon Rest, Large
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 12/04/2008)
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Talavera Butter Dish with Cover, Small - Assorted Colors
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7, Seven, Talavera Address Terra Cotta Tile
Amazon Price: $3.99 (as of 12/04/2008)
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Hand Painted Talavera Mini Magnetic Tiles, Assorted Set of Three
Amazon Price: $5.97 (as of 12/04/2008)
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Video Visit to Dolores Hidalgo
followed by a general pottery throwing demonstration...
Dolores Hidalgo, San Miguel de Allende Fiesta, Guanajuato
Dolores Hidalgo, the cradle of Mexico's Independence, is famous for Talavera Potter and the birthplace of Mexico's greatest Ranchero Singer, Jose Alfredo Jimenez. His tomb is worth a visit. In San Miguel de Allende, private homes are opened to Feed the Hungry Charity Fiestas. Guanajuato is a magical land of labyrinths, above and below ground.
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Links to Talavera Resources On the Web
- Art and Handicrafts Talavera Poblana
- Talavera is a type of majolica earthenware, a white and glazed type of ceramic. Although the Spaniards introduced this type of pottery, ironically the term Talavera is used much more in Mexico than in Talavera de la Reina, Spain.
- Top of the line -Mexican Talavera
- The best collection of talavera pottery imported from Mexico and Spain - Mexican pottery,talavera sinks, talavera plates, talavera platters, talavera jars, talavera vases, talavera murals and talavera mirrors.
- Talavera Tiles
- Hand-made, hand-painted decorative tiles from Mexican artisans. Sold by Merque.
- Talavera Photo Stream
- A search of "talavera pottery" while directly on flickr's site returns this series of stunning imagery.
More Images of Talavera
WOW! Look at the vibrant colors and bold designs on these pots! All hand made and hand painted! Can you imagine how much time and effort goes into each one of these?
ayellow flower in the center of this talavera bowl from Dolores Hidalgo Gu...
pretty talavera pottery wall planter to hold growing flowers from Dolores Hida...
Mexican talavera ceramic plate features an image of the Virgin of Guadalupe
Two talavera pottery jars typical of Puebla Mexico
a sample of the beautiful ceramic tiles made in Puebla Mexico
Seems like this is the only sun I've seen for days!
The "Tres Teresas" Fountain located in Puebla
Cerámica de Talavera Poblana y barro.
Cerámica típica de Puebla.
Window of church San Francisco Acatepec. © All rights reserved. May not be rep...
5 Oriente y 16 de septiembre.
El edificio actual de la 'Casa de Visitas' se construyó en 1786. Desde 1940 el ...
Jarrones en venta en una tienda de artesanías en Dolores Hidalgo (Guanajuato, M...
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d-artist wrote...
my daughter bought me one of the large Frogs...I love it, it's so colorful...5*
Posted November 26, 2008
PattB wrote...
Great lens! I, too, am a lover of Talavera, and Iove your display. Thanks for the resources! 5 stars* and faved, Pat
Posted November 24, 2008
OhMe wrote...
Beautiful pottery. I love the colors and enjoyed this lens very much.
Posted October 07, 2008
CCGAL wrote...
This is another case of my recognizing something but not knowing what it was called or where it was made. I learned a lot from this lens - Very Good Job! 5***** and a Fav!
Posted October 06, 2008
EelKat wrote...
I love the designs on these. I esp like the blue on white designs.
Posted October 06, 2008