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*
Amazon Price: $26.99 (as of 12/04/2008) ![]()
Usually ships in 2-3 business days
Large Multi-Color Mexican Talavera Norah Sun
Amazon Price: $33.74 (as of 12/04/2008) ![]()
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Talavera 12" Sun Face with Rays Wall Decor, Detailed, Assorted Colors
Amazon Price: $27.99 (as of 12/04/2008) ![]()
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Multi-Color Mexican Talavera Sammy Sun
Amazon Price: $15.29 (as of 12/04/2008) ![]()
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Talavera Pots and Urns
Talavera Crosses
Frogs
Medium Multi-Color Mexican Talavera Frog
Amazon Price: $31.49 (as of 12/04/2008) ![]()
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Talavera Frog Figurine - Wall Hanger or Tabletop, Assorted Colors
Amazon Price: $21.99 (as of 12/04/2008) ![]()
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Talavera Frog Planter, Large - Indoor / Outdoor, Assorted Colors
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 12/04/2008) ![]()
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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) ![]()
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Fish
Talavera Turtles
Talavera Vases
Sunflowers look especially good in Talavera vases.
Talavera Tableware
Small Multi-Color Mexican Talavera Om
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 12/04/2008) ![]()
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Talavera Home Accessories
Talavera Light Switch Plate Cover - Single Rocker, Assorted Colors
Amazon Price: $6.49 (as of 12/04/2008) ![]()
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Talavera Spoon Rest, Large
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 12/04/2008) ![]()
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
7, Seven, Talavera Address Terra Cotta Tile
Amazon Price: $3.99 (as of 12/04/2008) ![]()
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Hand Painted Talavera Mini Magnetic Tiles, Assorted Set of Three
Amazon Price: $5.97 (as of 12/04/2008) ![]()
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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?
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Comments and Suggestions
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d-artist wrote...
my daughter bought me one of the large Frogs...I love it, it's so colorful...5*
PattB wrote...
Great lens! I, too, am a lover of Talavera, and Iove your display. Thanks for the resources! 5 stars* and faved, Pat
OhMe wrote...
Beautiful pottery. I love the colors and enjoyed this lens very much.
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!
EelKat wrote...
I love the designs on these. I esp like the blue on white designs.

























